News for 'National Anthem'

Why Did TN Governor Omit Dr Ambedkar's Name?

Why Did TN Governor Omit Dr Ambedkar's Name?

Rediff.com10 Jan 2023

According to state government sources, not only did the governor insert some corrections, but he also initialled the final draft after those corrections had been made, reveals N Sathiya Moorthy.

No quality debate In Parliament, 'sorry state of affairs': CJI

No quality debate In Parliament, 'sorry state of affairs': CJI

Rediff.com15 Aug 2021

"Most of the members of first Lok sabha and Rajya Sabha were all lawyers and members from the legal fraternity. Unfortunately, we know what is happening now in the Parliament with respect to debates on laws," CJI Ramana said in his address to the bar members.

We won't see the likes of Aretha Franklin again

We won't see the likes of Aretha Franklin again

Rediff.com1 Sep 2018

To say Aretha ticked all the boxes when it came to voice technique is like calling Cristiano Ronaldo an efficient footballer, says Kanika Datta.

Tchau, Senhor Pele!

Tchau, Senhor Pele!

Rediff.com4 Jan 2023

Emotional crowds bid soccer legend Pele a final farewell on Tuesday

REWIND: Top photos of the week that was

REWIND: Top photos of the week that was

Rediff.com24 Apr 2017

Here's a glimpse of all that happened around the world last week in images.

IOC mulling return of anti-war Russian athletes

IOC mulling return of anti-war Russian athletes

Rediff.com1 Oct 2022

Earlier on Friday, the IOC voiced serious concerns over the amateur boxing world body IBA's ban of the Ukraine National Federation, saying it would conduct a full review at its next meeting in December.

Major face-off between protesting Delhi docs, cops leaves many injured

Major face-off between protesting Delhi docs, cops leaves many injured

Rediff.com28 Dec 2021

The stir, led by the Federation of Resident Doctors' Association, has been going on for several days, and FORDA also said that several of its members were 'detained' when they tried to hold a protest march from Maulana Azad Medical College (MAMC) to Supreme Court.

Review: John Abraham's film is TOO RAW!

Review: John Abraham's film is TOO RAW!

Rediff.com5 Apr 2019

One only wishes RAW: Romeo Akbar Walter was cooked better, says Urvi Parikh.

'Japan's' Korean gold medallist's lesson in Olympic spirit

'Japan's' Korean gold medallist's lesson in Olympic spirit

Rediff.com15 Jul 2021

For all of Sohn's efforts at reconciliation, Japan has had an awkward relationship with him and his legacy.

After Meerut, Varanasi makes singing Vande Mataram compulsory

After Meerut, Varanasi makes singing Vande Mataram compulsory

Rediff.com3 Apr 2017

The Varanasi mayor has issued orders making it mandatory for every municipal corporation member to sing 'Vande Mataram' and 'Jana Gana Mana' after a Bharatiya Janata Party corporator's proposal for singing the songs triggered protests by Congress and Samajwadi Party members.

Modi's call to Imran after polls positive development: Pak Envoy

Modi's call to Imran after polls positive development: Pak Envoy

Rediff.com14 Aug 2018

The envoy emphasised that 'peaceful relations' with all Pakistan's neighbours, including India, were accorded 'high priority' in the foreign policy vision outlined by the incoming leadership in Pakistan.

Soldier wounded in border clash with India at Beijing torch relay

Soldier wounded in border clash with India at Beijing torch relay

Rediff.com3 Feb 2022

While many Western countries, including the United States, Britain and Australia, are diplomatically boycotting the Winter Olympics over China's human rights record, Putin will join a number of Beijing-friendly leaders at the Games.

Zimbabwe tour to Pakistan is on: Whatmore

Zimbabwe tour to Pakistan is on: Whatmore

Rediff.com17 May 2015

Zimbabwe will fly to Pakistan on Sunday for a limited-overs tour, their coach Dav Whatmore told Reuters.

Hoisting the Indian flag where no one else has

Hoisting the Indian flag where no one else has

Rediff.com5 Sep 2013

I can never forget the day when in a remote corner of the planet that mariners call the Horn, or the Everest of the Seas, I hoisted the Indian flag on my boat and gave a salute to our tricolour. It was the proudest moment of my life, says Indian Navy Lieutenant Commander Abhilash Tomy, the first Indian and second Asian to solo circumnavigate the globe on a sailboat -- nonstop and unassisted.

PICS: Rojas, Barshim win third straight World titles

PICS: Rojas, Barshim win third straight World titles

Rediff.com19 Jul 2022

Images from the World Athletics Championships in Eugene, Oregon, on Monday, Day 4.

First time no Mumbai player in a home Test match!

First time no Mumbai player in a home Test match!

Rediff.com8 Dec 2016

Since 1933 when the Bombay Gymkhana, also in South Mumbai, played host to the first Test not only in this city but in the entire country, no Indian team has been without a Mumbai player in the eleven.

World Cup: 'Fearless' Mexico looking beyond last 16

World Cup: 'Fearless' Mexico looking beyond last 16

Rediff.com24 Jun 2018

Mexico captain Andres Guardado said his side have become fearless after following up their hugely impressive win over world champions Germany by beating South Korea 2-1 on Saturday to take a huge leap towards topping Group F.

ISL Opening Ceremony: Aishwarya, Alia steal the show

ISL Opening Ceremony: Aishwarya, Alia steal the show

Rediff.com4 Oct 2015

Bollywood stars' Aishwarya Rai Bachchan and Alia Bhatt's breathtaking moves mesmerised the spectators during a short opening ceremony to kick off the second season of Indian Super League (ISL), in Chennai, on Saturday

Caster Semenya not thrilled about upgrade

Caster Semenya not thrilled about upgrade

Rediff.com12 Feb 2017

Caster Semenya is not excited about the prospect of having her 2012 Olympic and 2011 world championships silver medals upgraded to gold in the wake of Mariya Savinova-Farnosova doping ban, the coach of the South African 800 metres athlete said on Sunday.

Sri Lanka dumps 'insulting' WC anthem

Sri Lanka dumps 'insulting' WC anthem

Rediff.com24 Feb 2011

Lyrics sung by young pop star Lahiru Perera reportedly upset Rajapaksa and a presidential aide said that the President was unhappy at taunts in the song against competing countries.

Baseball season hits snag due to COVID-19

Baseball season hits snag due to COVID-19

Rediff.com27 Jul 2020

The Miami Marlins, who opened their season on Friday in Philadelphia, were scheduled to return home on Sunday ahead of their scheduled Monday home opener but put off traveling after a number of their players tested positive for the virus.

Military, cultural strength on display at R-Day parade

Military, cultural strength on display at R-Day parade

Rediff.com26 Jan 2020

The nation celebrated the 71st Republic Day on Sunday with a grand military parade and exhibition of its history, cultural diversity and strategic weaponry at the Rajpath.

The ticking time bombs in the Constitution

The ticking time bombs in the Constitution

Rediff.com31 Dec 2020

The Constitution is a terrific document, but it is also one that has suppressed the Hindu majoritarian sentiment. We are living through times when this suppression is being popularly rejected, notes Aakar Patel.

'Ironic that KK started and ended his career with Pal'

'Ironic that KK started and ended his career with Pal'

Rediff.com7 Jun 2022

'It's like he came on a Time Machine and left in the same vehicle. A fairytale ending, but not a happy one.'

Diplomatic chill as North hosts South Korea in World Cup qualifier

Diplomatic chill as North hosts South Korea in World Cup qualifier

Rediff.com15 Oct 2019

The football teams will be competing amid a tense political backdrop with international negotiations stalled over North Korea's nuclear weapons and ballistic missiles.

HC dismisses plea to wear hijab in classroom, says practice not central to Islam

HC dismisses plea to wear hijab in classroom, says practice not central to Islam

Rediff.com15 Mar 2022

The Karnataka high court on Tuesday dismissed petitions filed by a section of Muslim students from the Government Pre-University Girls College in Udupi, seeking permission to wear the hijab inside the classroom.

PHOTOS: Defining moments of the decade in Sports

PHOTOS: Defining moments of the decade in Sports

Rediff.com31 Dec 2019

Some of the big moments of the sporting world from 2010-2019!

Check out the most BUZZED team in World Cup

Check out the most BUZZED team in World Cup

Rediff.com3 Mar 2015

India most buzzed team in CWC while 'favourites' Australia fail to impress fans on Facebook.

Russia to miss Tokyo Olympics after doping ban halved

Russia to miss Tokyo Olympics after doping ban halved

Rediff.com17 Dec 2020

Swiss court rejects Russia's appeal against Olympic doping ban. The Lausanne-based Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) said the sanctions, which also bar Russia from hosting or bidding for major sporting events during a two-year period, would come into force on Thursday and end on December 16, 2022.

For Ram Madhav and RSS-BJP, Muslims will always be 'Yavana snakes'

For Ram Madhav and RSS-BJP, Muslims will always be 'Yavana snakes'

Rediff.com23 Jun 2015

BJP leader Ram Madhav's rant about Vice President Hamid Ansari's absence at the International Yoga Day celebrations goes deeper, says Syed Firdaus Ashraf, deep into their brain.

We are proud Indian Muslims: Owaisi slams Pak PM

We are proud Indian Muslims: Owaisi slams Pak PM

Rediff.com5 Jan 2020

According to Owaisi, the CAA was only made towards making India a Hindu Rashtra.

Kashmir needs a calming hand, not jingoist media

Kashmir needs a calming hand, not jingoist media

Rediff.com12 Jul 2016

'Kashmir belongs to us all, even if we differ with each other.' 'Statesmanship demands that we sit together and let the left, right and centre of the political spectrum converge on the solution,' says former MP Tarun Vijay.

Australia backs Russia ban, athletes group unimpressed

Australia backs Russia ban, athletes group unimpressed

Rediff.com10 Dec 2019

The decision not to impose a blanket ban was not uniformly welcomed with Travis Tygart, head of the United States Anti-Doping Agency, describing it as "yet another devastating blow to clean athletes."

Black Panther: Wakanda Forever Review: So Much Fun!

Black Panther: Wakanda Forever Review: So Much Fun!

Rediff.com11 Nov 2022

Black Panther: Wakanda Forever makes you mourn the legend that was Chadwick Boseman, but also assures that forward is the only way to go, observes Mayur Sanap. Black Panther: Wakanda Forever

Barca to fight UEFA fine with all legal means

Barca to fight UEFA fine with all legal means

Rediff.com20 Oct 2015

Barcelona have vowed to use all legal means to fight a second fine imposed by UEFA after fans displayed pro-Catalan independence flags during September's Champions League Group E match at home to Bayer Leverkusen.

PM Modi meets Bhutan King

PM Modi meets Bhutan King

Rediff.com15 Jun 2014

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday met Bhutanese King Jigme Khesar Namgyel Wangchuk and the two discussed an entire gamut of ties to cement the "unique and special" bilateral relationship.

It's a wrap for Winter Olympics!

It's a wrap for Winter Olympics!

Rediff.com26 Feb 2018

Olympic officials have showered praise on South Korea's Winter Games organisers for staging a successful event against the odds, but they have also left it with a warning: don't leave any white elephants behind.

Golden boy Rahul brings joy for drought-prone Beed

Golden boy Rahul brings joy for drought-prone Beed

Rediff.com13 Apr 2018

The Commonwealth Games gold medallist wrestler's journey started in 2005 from a little known tehsil in Beed district called Patoda.

Osaka in no mood to back down on support for Black Lives Matter

Osaka in no mood to back down on support for Black Lives Matter

Rediff.com10 Jun 2020

Naomi Osaka has faced a backlash on social media after throwing her support behind the Black Lives Matter (BLM) protests in the wake of the death of George Floyd, an unarmed black man who died in police custody on May 25.

Phelps, Bolt will not be the only big stories at Rio Olympics

Phelps, Bolt will not be the only big stories at Rio Olympics

Rediff.com25 Jul 2016

When record Olympic champion Michael Phelps and the king of sprinting Usain Bolt resume their hunt for world records and gold medals at the Rio de Janeiro Olympics next month they will not be the only big stories in town.