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Speeding Rio Games bus injures three reporters inside

Speeding Rio Games bus injures three reporters inside

Rediff.com9 Aug 2016

A Rio Olympics media bus, driving above the speed limit, hit a speed bump injuring three reporters travelling inside it, with one being taken to hospital, a Games official said on Tuesday. The accident occurred on Monday evening. A South Korean journalist was taken to hospital for treatment before being released. "It involved three journalists - a Korean, an Israeli and one working for (U.S.) broadcaster NBC, for whom we do not have the nationality," Games spokesman Mario Andrada said.

'The more you alienate Muslims, the more it will have problems for India's internal security'

'The more you alienate Muslims, the more it will have problems for India's internal security'

Rediff.com8 Dec 2021

'Look at the aggressive way in which a campaign against Friday namaz is going on in North Indian cities.' 'Even the Union home minister is part of this vicious campaign.'

Trump unveils 3-phase plan to reopen country

Trump unveils 3-phase plan to reopen country

Rediff.com17 Apr 2020

Currently more than 95 per cent of America's 330 million population are under a stay-at-home order and over 22 million Americans have applied for unemployment benefits.

Euro Previews: Portugal must target Hungary win; Czechs eager

Euro Previews: Portugal must target Hungary win; Czechs eager

Rediff.com13 Jun 2021

Portugal will look to their Euro 2020 opener with Hungary to get a head start

Play suspended at Australian Open on hottest day in decade

Play suspended at Australian Open on hottest day in decade

Rediff.com25 Jan 2019

Fire-fighters went on alert as the mercury crept towards an expected maximum of 44 degrees Celsius (111 F), the highest since Black Saturday bushfires in 2009 that killed about 180 people in the southeastern state of Victoria.

Olympic hero Neeraj eyes 90+ mark

Olympic hero Neeraj eyes 90+ mark

Rediff.com8 Aug 2021

'There was no pressure and I was taking it (Olympics) just like any other event. It was like I have played against these athletes before and there's no reason to worry. I was able to focus on my performance. That has helped me win gold.'

Man City owners buy majority stake in Mumbai City FC

Man City owners buy majority stake in Mumbai City FC

Rediff.com28 Nov 2019

City Football Group will be a 65 per cent majority stakeholder of the club, alongside existing shareholders, actor Ranbir Kapoor and Bimal Parekh, who will keep the remaining 35 per cent.

Tokyo Olympics athletes won't have to isolate for 14 days on arrival

Tokyo Olympics athletes won't have to isolate for 14 days on arrival

Rediff.com12 Nov 2020

Athletes arriving in Tokyo for next year's Olympic Games, postponed from 2020 because of the COVID-19 pandemic, will be exempt from the 14-day isolation period Japan has imposed on anyone arriving from overseas to help stop the virus spreading.

PHOTOS: Hollywood descends upon Vegas for royal megabout

PHOTOS: Hollywood descends upon Vegas for royal megabout

Rediff.com3 May 2015

Floyd Mayweather Jr. preserved his unbeaten record as a professional with a unanimous decision victory over Manny Pacquiao of the Philippines in their welterweight mega bout at theMGM Grand Garden Arena on Saturday.

BJP hails Budget as 'Aatmanirbhar' push; Oppn says 'let-down like never before'

BJP hails Budget as 'Aatmanirbhar' push; Oppn says 'let-down like never before'

Rediff.com1 Feb 2021

The Union Budget on Monday evoked contrasting responses in the political arena with the ruling Bharatiya Janata Party hailing it as a vision for an 'Aatmanirbhar Bharat' and the Opposition describing it as a 'let down like never before' that was meant to 'deceive' people.

Chinki bags India's 11th Olympic quota in shooting

Chinki bags India's 11th Olympic quota in shooting

Rediff.com8 Nov 2019

The national championship silver and junior world championship bronze-medallist, however, could not replicate her qualification form in the final, only managing a sixth-place finish with a score of 116.

Real Kashmir FC gets a Royal invite

Real Kashmir FC gets a Royal invite

Rediff.com22 Nov 2018

Real Kashmir FC on Thursday attended as a special guest a Football for Peace (FFP) event under the patronage of Albert II, Prince of Monaco.

Joe Biden: A long-time friend of India

Joe Biden: A long-time friend of India

Rediff.com8 Nov 2020

United States President-elect Joseph Biden has always been a strong supporter of India and India-US partnership since his days in Senate and later as a Vice-President.

The Dream Goals of Euro 2020

The Dream Goals of Euro 2020

Rediff.com5 Jul 2021

Lorenzo Insigne curled a quite wonderful shot beyond the reach of Belgium goal-keeper Thibaut Courtois after jinking in from the left flank.

PICS, Euro qualifiers: Ramsey sends Wales through

PICS, Euro qualifiers: Ramsey sends Wales through

Rediff.com20 Nov 2019

The Welsh, who reached the Euro 2016 semi-finals, finished runners-up on 14 points from eight games, three behind Croatia who sealed their berth on Saturday with a 3-1 win over Slovakia.

'Attempt to change status quo at LAC is unacceptable'

'Attempt to change status quo at LAC is unacceptable'

Rediff.com4 Nov 2020

As the pandemic unfolded, the India-China relationship has come under severe stress. To restore normalcy, agreements between the two countries must be respected scrupulously in their entirety. Where the Line of Actual Control is concerned, any attempt to unilaterally change the status quo is unacceptable, declares External Affairs Minister Dr Subrahmanyam Jaishankar.

Reimagining Industrial Era GDP measures

Reimagining Industrial Era GDP measures

Rediff.com18 Nov 2020

...and getting GDP to measure India's data economy, recommends Ajit Balakrishnan.

IPL opening ceremony scrapped, funds to go to Pulwama martyrs' families

IPL opening ceremony scrapped, funds to go to Pulwama martyrs' families

Rediff.com22 Feb 2019

The opening ceremonies of the cash-rich T20 league have been a heady mix of glitz and glamour with performances by Bollywood and international artistes.

Euro 2020: Ronaldo moves onto 99 as Portugal qualify

Euro 2020: Ronaldo moves onto 99 as Portugal qualify

Rediff.com18 Nov 2019

Portugal captain Cristiano Ronaldo scored his 99th international goal as the defending champions edged past Luxembourg 2-0

PIX: Nadal made to sweat, Djokovic has it easy

PIX: Nadal made to sweat, Djokovic has it easy

Rediff.com8 Jan 2020

World number one Rafael Nadal won a battle of attrition against fellow left-hander Yoshihito Nishioka of Japan 7-6(4), 6-4 to seal Spain's spot in the final eight of the inaugural ATP Cup in Perth on Wednesday. Meanwhile his long-time rival, world number two Novak Djokovic, had an easier outing in Brisbane, strolling past Chile's Cristian Garin 6-3, 6-3 to stay undefeated in the new year.

Biden administration goes into mission mode to help India fight COVID-19

Biden administration goes into mission mode to help India fight COVID-19

Rediff.com27 Apr 2021

'We are in close touch with Indian officials at all levels. We are also closely coordinating with our allies, friends, and Quad partners about how we can collectively support India in its hour of need,' a senior Biden administration official told reporters

Harris' win latest in growing list of desi lawmakers

Harris' win latest in growing list of desi lawmakers

Rediff.com8 Nov 2020

Countries across the world -- from the United States, the United Kingdom, Canada to Singapore and New Zealand, are witnessing phenomenal strides by Indian-origin politicians, who are now taking on influential and prominent roles in governments and cabinets.

E-toll collection on highways hits the fast lane

E-toll collection on highways hits the fast lane

Rediff.com23 Apr 2018

The project, anchored by National Highways Authority of India in partnership with National Payments Corporation of India, is gaining momentum, with big banks such as ICICI and non-bank entities like Paytm have also entered the arena.

'The kiss had to be sensual, even sexual, not vulgar'

'The kiss had to be sensual, even sexual, not vulgar'

Rediff.com16 Nov 2021

'Today, 25 years later, Raja Hindustani is as much a Dharmesh Darshan film as it is Aamir Khan and Karisma Kapoor's 'different' love story.'

WC Preview: Salah uncertainty overshadows Suarez' bid for redemption

WC Preview: Salah uncertainty overshadows Suarez' bid for redemption

Rediff.com13 Jun 2018

Egypt's crucial performer has been battling against time to be fit for the Group A encounter since hurting ligaments in an awkward fall in the early stages of last month's Champions League final.

Optimistic media celebrate England's World Cup semi-final spot

Optimistic media celebrate England's World Cup semi-final spot

Rediff.com8 Jul 2018

Goals from Harry Maguire and Dele Alli gave Gareth Southgate's side a deserved 2-0 last-eight win over Sweden on Saturday, and they must now prepare to take on Croatia in three days time for a spot in the World Cup final.

Japan wants to modernise its toilets for Tokyo Olympics

Japan wants to modernise its toilets for Tokyo Olympics

Rediff.com19 Feb 2020

Japan's next restroom revolution? Phasing out squat toilets for Tokyo 2020

PIX: Kvitova crashes Barty party; Collins rallies past Pavlyuchenkova

PIX: Kvitova crashes Barty party; Collins rallies past Pavlyuchenkova

Rediff.com22 Jan 2019

A ruthless Petra Kvitova trampled on the hopes of the host nation with an emphatic 6-1, 6-4 defeat of Ashleigh Barty to reach her second Australian Open semi-final.

Will Sushil Kumar be new WWE sensation?

Will Sushil Kumar be new WWE sensation?

Rediff.com15 Oct 2016

India's double-Olympic medal winning wrestler Sushil Kumar, on Saturday, conceded that he has met top officials of the WWE but ruled out any immediate move to professional wrestling.

'Quitting is not one of my personality traits'

'Quitting is not one of my personality traits'

Rediff.com22 Feb 2021

'Had it not been for Abhinav, I would have never been on this show.' 'When I was approached, I said it was not my cup of tea.' 'Taking your intimate relationship on a public forum is like walking on eggshells.'

'An India true to its roots will always be strong'

'An India true to its roots will always be strong'

Rediff.com4 Nov 2020

'The prospect is of a self-confident and self-sustaining India will make it a more effective player in the global arena,' External Affairs Minister Dr Subrahmanyam Jaishankar points out delivering the Sardar Patel Lecture-2020: India and the Post-Covid World.

Argentina, the Netherlands have rich history to live up to

Argentina, the Netherlands have rich history to live up to

Rediff.com7 Jul 2014

If the past is any guide, we should be in for something memorable on Wednesday in Sao Paulo when the Netherlands meet Argentina in the World Cup semi-final at the Corinthians arena.

Barty says proud of indigenous heritage after Australia Day win

Barty says proud of indigenous heritage after Australia Day win

Rediff.com26 Jan 2020

Barty is seen as Australia's best hope to end its long wait for a first home-grown women's champion.

'India-China relationship is at a crossroads'

'India-China relationship is at a crossroads'

Rediff.com28 Jan 2021

'The events of 2020 have actually put our relationship under exceptional stress.' What External Affairs Minister Dr Subrahmanyam Jaishankar told the All India Conference of China Studies on Thursday, January 28, 2021.

Another Australian cricketer reports mental health problems

Another Australian cricketer reports mental health problems

Rediff.com14 Nov 2019

Promising batsman Will Pucovski ruled himself out of selection for Australia's Test series against Pakistan due to "matters pertaining to mental wellbeing", Cricket Australia said on Thursday.

Divya bags bronze in women's wrestling at Asian Games

Divya bags bronze in women's wrestling at Asian Games

Rediff.com21 Aug 2018

Divya Kakran shrugged off a crushing quarter-final defeat to bag the bronze, ensuring that medals continued to come from the wrestling arena even as three other Indians crashed out early at the Asian Games.

Aus Open PIX: Djokovic, Serena, Federer clear first hurdle

Aus Open PIX: Djokovic, Serena, Federer clear first hurdle

Rediff.com20 Jan 2020

Images from Day 1 of the Australian Open in Melbourne on Monday.

Soccer PIX: Neto, Paulinho score on Portugal debuts

Soccer PIX: Neto, Paulinho score on Portugal debuts

Rediff.com12 Nov 2020

Images from football friendlies played on Wednesday.

African cricket's decade of mismanagement and missed opportunities

African cricket's decade of mismanagement and missed opportunities

Rediff.com6 Dec 2019

For Africa's Test-playing nations, administrative turmoil has defined the dying days of the 2010s.

Kohli urges sports fans to back football team after Chhetri plea

Kohli urges sports fans to back football team after Chhetri plea

Rediff.com3 Jun 2018

Chhetri, who is set to play his 100th international match against Kenya in the Intercontinental Cup in Mumbai on Monday, has requested Indian sports fans through a video uploaded on his Twitter handle to come and watch the team play.