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Tokyo Games: BREATHTAKING Pix!

Tokyo Games: BREATHTAKING Pix!

Rediff.com27 Jul 2021

Capturing the drama at the 2020 Olympics

PICS: Anti-Olympic protests take centre stage in Tokyo

PICS: Anti-Olympic protests take centre stage in Tokyo

Rediff.com17 Jul 2021

According to AP, minor scuffles broke out after the police stopped the protesters along their march around 20 meters away from the venue of the IOC's meeting.

Sensex drops 313 points ahead of RBI's rate decision

Sensex drops 313 points ahead of RBI's rate decision

Rediff.com5 Feb 2025

Titan, Nestle, Hindustan Unilever, State Bank of India, Larsen & Toubro, ITC, Zomato and Bajaj Finserv were also among the laggards. Adani Ports, IndusInd Bank, Tata Motors and HDFC Bank were among the major gainers.

Selling in HDFC Bank, RIL drag markets down

Selling in HDFC Bank, RIL drag markets down

Rediff.com3 Mar 2025

From the Sensex pack, Reliance Industries, Bajaj Finserv, HDFC Bank, Adani Ports, Maruti Suzuki India, Axis Bank, Hindustan Unilever, Sun Pharmaceuticals and Asian Paints were among the laggards. Reliance Industries fell the most by 2.38 per cent to close at Rs 1,171.10 apiece.

Sensex ends down 330 points dragged by realty, healthcare stocks

Sensex ends down 330 points dragged by realty, healthcare stocks

Rediff.com24 Jan 2025

From the 30-share blue-chip pack, Mahindra & Mahindra, Zomato, Tata Motors, IndusInd Bank, Reliance Industries, Larsen & Toubro, UltraTech Cement, HDFC Bank, Adani Ports and Bajaj Finserv were among the major laggards. On the other hand, Hindustan Unilever, Tech Mahindra, Nestle, Bharti Airtel and ICICI Bank were among the gainers.

Sensex down 109 points, ends 2024 with over 8% gains

Sensex down 109 points, ends 2024 with over 8% gains

Rediff.com31 Dec 2024

From the 30 blue-chip pack, Tech Mahindra, Zomato, Tata Consultancy Services, Infosys, ICICI Bank, Bajaj Finance, Hindustan Unilever and HCL Technologies were the major laggards on Tuesday. Kotak Mahindra Bank, ITC, UltraTech Cement and Tata Motors were among the gainers.

Canadian gets lifer for killing man acquitted in Air India bombing case

Canadian gets lifer for killing man acquitted in Air India bombing case

Rediff.com29 Jan 2025

A Canadian court has sentenced a 24-year-old man to life after he pleaded guilty to the killing of a Sikh businessman, a suspect in the 1985 Air India bombing who was later acquitted, according to local media reports.

No overseas spectators for Tokyo Olympics?

No overseas spectators for Tokyo Olympics?

Rediff.com3 Mar 2021

The Mainichi newspaper earlier reported that the government was planning to ban overseas spectators due to worries they would spread the coronavirus, citing multiple unnamed sources.

Seema Punia books ticket to Tokyo Games

Seema Punia books ticket to Tokyo Games

Rediff.com30 Jun 2021

She threw a distance of 63.72m in the women's discus throw at the National Inter-State #Athletics Championship to punch her ticket to the Games.

Lifter Mirabai Chanu qualifies for Tokyo Olympics

Lifter Mirabai Chanu qualifies for Tokyo Olympics

Rediff.com13 Jun 2021

'It is positive news not just for us but for the nation. She is training in America and I am closely watching the way she is working and I have no doubt that she will fight for a gold medal.'

'You will definitely see a different Sindhu' in Tokyo

'You will definitely see a different Sindhu' in Tokyo

Rediff.com25 Jul 2021

Indian badminton ace P V Sindhu promised a very "different" version of herself after getting off to a rousing start at the Tokyo Olympics on Sunday.

Biden reaffirms support for Tokyo Olympics to Japan's Suga

Biden reaffirms support for Tokyo Olympics to Japan's Suga

Rediff.com13 Jun 2021

At a meeting with Yoshihide Suga on the sidelines of the Group of Seven summit in the British seaside resort of Carbis Bay, US President Joe Biden also raised a range of other issues including COVID-19, North Korea, China and climate change, the White House said in a statement.

Canada's Andreescu withdraws from Tokyo Olympics

Canada's Andreescu withdraws from Tokyo Olympics

Rediff.com13 Jul 2021

Canada's Bianca Andreescu has decided not to compete at the Tokyo Olympics due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the former US Open champion said.

Tokyo Games: DAZZLING Pix!

Tokyo Games: DAZZLING Pix!

Rediff.com4 Aug 2021

Capturing the drama on Day 12 at the Tokyo Olympics.

Howrah Bridge lit up to wish Indians for Tokyo Olympics

Howrah Bridge lit up to wish Indians for Tokyo Olympics

Rediff.com20 Jul 2021

Tokyo Olympics will run from July 23 to August 8. The mega event was slated to be held last year, but it had to be postponed due to the Covid-19 pandemic.

Britain's men's Olympic 4x100 team told to return Tokyo silver

Britain's men's Olympic 4x100 team told to return Tokyo silver

Rediff.com15 Apr 2022

Britain's men's 4x100m relay team have been told to hand back their Tokyo 2020 silver medals after Chijindu Ujah's doping violation, the British Olympic Association (BOA) said on Thursday.

Can Aleksandrovich take Indian javelin stars to new heights?

Can Aleksandrovich take Indian javelin stars to new heights?

Rediff.com27 Jan 2025

Aleksandrovich boasts an impressive career, with a personal best throw of 92.61m, a Russian national record set in Sheffield in 2002.

Markets crash 1.6%; Sensex tanked 1,258 points

Markets crash 1.6%; Sensex tanked 1,258 points

Rediff.com6 Jan 2025

From the 30-share blue-chip pack, Tata Steel, NTPC, Kotak Mahindra Bank, IndusInd Bank, Power Grid, Zomato, Adani Ports, Asian Paints, Mahindra & Mahindra and Reliance Industries were among the biggest laggards. Titan and Sun Pharma were the only gainers.

'Rani Rampal's No 28 will be cherished forever'

'Rani Rampal's No 28 will be cherished forever'

Rediff.com29 Oct 2024

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday lauded former India women's hockey captain Rani Rampal's achievements, saying her exploits on the field will be cherished for ages to come.

Hectic buying in blue-chip stocks lifts Sensex by 500 points

Hectic buying in blue-chip stocks lifts Sensex by 500 points

Rediff.com23 Dec 2024

Equity benchmark indices Sensex and Nifty rebounded sharply on Monday after five days of steep decline amid value buying at lower levels and a rally in global markets. Besides, hectic buying in blue-chip stocks ITC, HDFC Bank and Reliance Industries also helped in market recovery.

Russian archer faints under Tokyo's scorching heat

Russian archer faints under Tokyo's scorching heat

Rediff.com23 Jul 2021

Svetlana Gomboeva collapsed as she checked her final scores

First members of the Indian contingent leave for Tokyo Olympics

First members of the Indian contingent leave for Tokyo Olympics

Rediff.com12 Jul 2021

The Indian sailing team have embarked on their journey to the Tokyo Games on Monday.

Chebet caps stellar 2024 with women's 5km World record

Chebet caps stellar 2024 with women's 5km World record

Rediff.com1 Jan 2025

The Kenyan beat her previous record - set a year ago to the day at the Barcelona race - by 19 seconds, becoming the first woman to break the 14-minute barrier in the event.

Tokyo Games: STUNNING Pix!

Tokyo Games: STUNNING Pix!

Rediff.com26 Jul 2021

Capturing the drama at the 2020 Olympics.

Tokyo Olympics: India's schedule on Thursday, July 29

Tokyo Olympics: India's schedule on Thursday, July 29

Rediff.com28 Jul 2021

Sporting icons -- PV Sindhu and MC Mary Kom -- will be the star attractions among the Indians on Day 6 of the Tokyo Olympics on Thursday.

PIX: Sanya's Love in Tokyo!

PIX: Sanya's Love in Tokyo!

Rediff.com31 Jul 2019

Sanya Malhotra's travel dairies.

More COVID cases at Tokyo Olympic Village

More COVID cases at Tokyo Olympic Village

Rediff.com22 Jul 2021

Two athletes residing in the Olympic village tested positive for COVID-19.

The biggest surprises at Tokyo Olympics

The biggest surprises at Tokyo Olympics

Rediff.com28 Jul 2021

Some of the biggest surprises so far from the Tokyo Games.

Tokyo Olympics stars Rupinder, Lakra call it quits

Tokyo Olympics stars Rupinder, Lakra call it quits

Rediff.com30 Sep 2021

Drag-flicker Rupinder Pal Singh and defender Birendra Lakra, who played starring roles in the Indian hockey team's historic bronze medal-winning Tokyo Olympics campaign, on Thursday announced their international retirements.

Britain stripped of Tokyo Olympics 4x100m silver

Britain stripped of Tokyo Olympics 4x100m silver

Rediff.com19 Feb 2022

Chijindu Ujah has been provisionally suspended since Ostarine and S-23 -- both substances prohibited by world anti-doping organisation WADA -- were detected in his A and B samples following the final.

Tokyo governor expects spectators at Olympics

Tokyo governor expects spectators at Olympics

Rediff.com24 Nov 2020

Koike, speaking at the Foreign Correspondents' Club of Japan, said organisers were still hopeful venues could be filled with spectators when the Olympics begin in July.

Sensex, Nifty edge up in choppy trade

Sensex, Nifty edge up in choppy trade

Rediff.com11 Dec 2024

From the 30-share Sensex pack, Bajaj Finance, Nestle India, Bajaj Finserv, Asian Paints, UltraTech Cement, Infosys, Maruti, Bharti Airtel and Hindustan Unilever were among the gainers. JSW Steel, Adani Ports, NTPC, State Bank of India, Reliance Industries, Tech Mahindra, Axis Bank, Titan and HDFC Bank were the laggards.

Sensex rises 227 points on buying in blue-chip stocks

Sensex rises 227 points on buying in blue-chip stocks

Rediff.com30 Jan 2025

From the 30-share blue-chip pack, Bharti Airtel, Power Grid, Bajaj Finance, Nestle, Mahindra & Mahindra, Reliance Industries, Asian Paints, IndusInd Bank, Hindustan Unilever and HDFC Bank were the biggest gainers. Bajaj Finance climbed nearly 2 per cent after the company reported an 18 per cent increase in its consolidated net profit to Rs 4,308 crore for the December quarter.

'We exist too': Kathuniya's plea after poor Paralympics reception

'We exist too': Kathuniya's plea after poor Paralympics reception

Rediff.com19 Oct 2024

Para-athlete Yogesh Kathuniya expressed his disappointment towards the lack of enthusiasm in the reception of para-athletes on their return following India's record-breaking campaign in Paris.

'Where did you learn Hindi': In Tokyo to attend Quad, Modi meets kids

'Where did you learn Hindi': In Tokyo to attend Quad, Modi meets kids

Rediff.com23 May 2022

'Landed in Tokyo. Will be taking part in various programmes during this visit including the Quad Summit, meeting fellow Quad leaders, interacting with Japanese business leaders and the vibrant Indian diaspora,' Modi tweeted in both Japanese and English.

Controversy, heartbreaks: Indian boxing's disastrous year

Controversy, heartbreaks: Indian boxing's disastrous year

Rediff.com23 Dec 2024

Coaching crisis, heartbreaks and Olympic setbacks mark a disastrous year for Indian boxing

Markets end in red on surging crude prices, FII outflows

Markets end in red on surging crude prices, FII outflows

Rediff.com10 Jan 2025

From the 30-share blue-chip pack, IndusInd Bank, NTPC, UltraTech Cement, Sun Pharma, Axis Bank, State Bank of India, Tata Steel, Power Grid, Adani Ports and Kotak Mahindra Bank were among the major laggards. Tata Consultancy Services jumped nearly 6 per cent after the IT services company reported an 11.95 per cent jump in the December quarter net profit to Rs 12,380 crore. Tech Mahindra, HCL Tech, Infosys and Bajaj Finserv were the other big gainers.

Mirabai Chanu: Indian weightlifting's lone ranger at Tokyo

Mirabai Chanu: Indian weightlifting's lone ranger at Tokyo

Rediff.com18 Jul 2021

Chanu has consistently improved in the section to stay in contention for medals at top events.

Sensex pares intra-day high to end up 598 points

Sensex pares intra-day high to end up 598 points

Rediff.com3 Dec 2024

From the 30-share Sensex pack, Adani Ports surged nearly 6 per cent. NTPC, Axis Bank, State Bank of India, Larsen & Toubro, UltraTech Cement, Tata Motors, HDFC Bank and Reliance Industries were the other big gainers. Bharti Airtel, ITC, Sun Pharma, Asian Paints and Kotak Mahindra Bank were the laggards.

Sensex, Nifty tumble nearly 1% on foreign fund outflows

Sensex, Nifty tumble nearly 1% on foreign fund outflows

Rediff.com9 Jan 2025

From the 30-share Sensex blue-chip pack, Tata Steel, Zomato, Larsen & Toubro, Tata Motors, Adani Ports, Tata Consultancy Services, HDFC Bank and NTPC were the major laggards. Nestle, Hindustan Unilever, Mahindra & Mahindra, Kotak Mahindra Bank, Asian Paints and Bharti Airtel were among the gainers.