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Olympic Champ Snyder Arrested in Prostitution Sting

Olympic Champ Snyder Arrested in Prostitution Sting

Rediff.com14 May 2025

The news comes just days after Snyder was announced as a marquee addition to the newly formed Real American Freestyle wrestling league, a venture that has attracted attention with pro wrestling icon Hulk Hogan at the helm as commissioner.

Sensex surges 1310 points as US suspends additional 26% tariffs on India till July 9

Sensex surges 1310 points as US suspends additional 26% tariffs on India till July 9

Rediff.com11 Apr 2025

From the Sensex firms, Tata Steel, Power Grid, NTPC, Kotak Mahindra Bank, Reliance Industries and Adani Ports were among the biggest gainers. Asian Paints and Tata Consultancy Services were the only laggards.

'Professor' Modi engages university students in Tokyo

'Professor' Modi engages university students in Tokyo

Rediff.com2 Sep 2014

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday sought to address concerns of international community over India not signing the non-proliferation treaty by saying that the country's commitment to peace and non-violence is engrained in the "DNA of Indian society" which is above any international treaty or processes.

CANCEL Tokyo Olympics!

CANCEL Tokyo Olympics!

Rediff.com28 May 2021

As an admirer of Japan for close to half a century, I care for Japan and expect Suga to respect the sentiment of his people and cancel the Olympics without further delay, says Rajaram Panda.

Are the Tokyo Olympics cancelled?

Are the Tokyo Olympics cancelled?

Rediff.com15 Apr 2021

'If the Olympics were to spread infection, then what are the Olympics for?'

How Will Lee's Election Impact Asia?

How Will Lee's Election Impact Asia?

Rediff.com11 Jun 2025

Lee Jae-myung's decisive victory in South Korea's snap presidential election marks a major political shift driven by public backlash against authoritarian, with significant implications for domestic reform and the future of the US-South Korea alliance, observes Dr Rajaram Panda.

'Humbled' Maana ready to make splash at Tokyo Olympics

'Humbled' Maana ready to make splash at Tokyo Olympics

Rediff.com13 Jul 2021

'...I believe this is just the beginning for me and there is a long way to go ... many more medals to win for India.'

Gulveer shatters Asian record, qualifies for World C'ships

Gulveer shatters Asian record, qualifies for World C'ships

Rediff.com22 Feb 2025

India's Asian Games bronze medallist Gulveer Singh smashed the Asian Indoor 5000m record while also qualifying for the World Athletics Championships to be held later this year.

No vaccination privileges for Tokyo Games athletes

No vaccination privileges for Tokyo Games athletes

Rediff.com12 Jan 2021

Decision on spectators by March, says Tokyo Olympics OC.

Tokyo bans Olympic spectators amid COVID-19 emergency

Tokyo bans Olympic spectators amid COVID-19 emergency

Rediff.com8 Jul 2021

The Olympics will take place without spectators in host city Tokyo, organisers said on Thursday, as a resurgent coronavirus forced Japan to declare a state of emergency in the capital that will run throughout the event.

Manu, Gukesh, Harmanpreet honoured, para-athletes shine

Manu, Gukesh, Harmanpreet honoured, para-athletes shine

Rediff.com17 Jan 2025

The para-athletes outnumbered the able-bodied ones in the list this time due to the magnificent Paris Paralympics performance in which they returned with 29 medals, including seven gold and nine silver.

IOC blames Russia for Paris Olympics gender row

IOC blames Russia for Paris Olympics gender row

Rediff.com15 Mar 2025

A gender row involving two female boxers at the Paris 2024 Olympics was the result of a Russian fake news campaign, said International Olympic Committee (IOC) president Thomas Bach.

Tokyo Games may be too big a gamble, disease expert says

Tokyo Games may be too big a gamble, disease expert says

Rediff.com21 Jan 2021

Japan has been less severely hit by the coronavirus pandemic than many other advanced economies, but a recent surge in cases spurred it to close its borders to non-resident foreigners and declare a state of emergency in Tokyo and major cities.

Experts warn of high-risk Tokyo Olympics amid COVID-19

Experts warn of high-risk Tokyo Olympics amid COVID-19

Rediff.com11 Jul 2020

Scientists and medical experts are concerned about how things might look next summer, a year after the Tokyo Games were postponed.

Will local spectators be banned from Tokyo Olympics?

Will local spectators be banned from Tokyo Olympics?

Rediff.com18 Jun 2021

Organisers should be prepared to act swiftly to ban spectators or declare another state of emergency if needed, the experts said. If spectators are allowed, rules should be strict, such as limiting fans to local residents, the experts said.

Will Tokyo Olympics happen in 2021?

Will Tokyo Olympics happen in 2021?

Rediff.com26 May 2021

Japan's Asahi Shimbun, an official partner of the Tokyo 2020 Olympics, called for the Summer Games to be cancelled in an editorial

Will 'Super Mario' Abe remain involved in Tokyo Olympics?

Will 'Super Mario' Abe remain involved in Tokyo Olympics?

Rediff.com2 Sep 2020

Shinzo Abe had been all but synonymous with Tokyo 2020, heavily involved in the winning bid in 2013 and dressing up as video game character Mario during the closing ceremony of the Rio Games three years later.

Images To Remember 2024

Images To Remember 2024

Rediff.com7 Dec 2024

Some more glimpses from the year gone by.

Decoding the Manu Bhaker-Jaspal Rana bond

Decoding the Manu Bhaker-Jaspal Rana bond

Rediff.com18 Aug 2024

Manu Bhaker and Jaspal Rana are chalk and cheese when it comes to their individual personalities

Neeraj Chopra's secret wedding stuns fans

Neeraj Chopra's secret wedding stuns fans

Rediff.com20 Jan 2025

Neeraj dropped the news to the world at a time of his choosing, which was a good 48 hours after solemnising his union with US-based tennis player and coach Himani Mor.

Tokyo Olympics chief retracts sexist comments, refuses to resign

Tokyo Olympics chief retracts sexist comments, refuses to resign

Rediff.com4 Feb 2021

hashtag 'Mori, please resign' was trending on Twitter in Japan

The top ranked Indian university in Asia is...

The top ranked Indian university in Asia is...

Rediff.com5 Jun 2020

With eight institutes -- out of 56 universities that participated from India -- in the top 100, India is the third most represented country in the Asia rankings

Photographs To Amaze, Stun You!

Photographs To Amaze, Stun You!

Rediff.com18 Apr 2025

Sony World Photography Awards 2025 Winners Announced

Why Tokyo Olympics next July will be 'uniquely risky'

Why Tokyo Olympics next July will be 'uniquely risky'

Rediff.com20 Apr 2020

The Tokyo Olympics next July will be a "uniquely risky" event, demanding flexibility from organisers amid the uncertainty of the coronavirus pandemic, particularly if a vaccine has not been rolled out by then, medical experts say. Japan and the International Olympic Committee made the unprecedented decision last month to delay the Games for a year, as the world battles the virus that has infected 2.3 million people and killed more than 150,000 globally. But questions persist whether the Games can go ahead 15 months from now, as a vaccine could still be at least a year away, according to the most optimistic estimates.

National Hero Neeraj Chopra Returns to India

National Hero Neeraj Chopra Returns to India

Rediff.com27 Sep 2024

Star javelin thrower Neeraj Chopra on Friday met Sports Minister Mansukh Mandaviya here after winding up an eventful season that was dotted with an Olympic silver medal and a second-place finish in the Diamond League grand finale.

Tokyo 2020 fate lies in hands of IOC, contract reveals

Tokyo 2020 fate lies in hands of IOC, contract reveals

Rediff.com12 Mar 2020

Taisuke Matsumoto, a sports law expert at Tokyo's Waseda University, said the contract gives the IOC all the 'bargaining power.' He added that such 'one-sided' deals where the host city has little say are very common for large-scale sports events.

Neeraj aims to fix technical glitches ahead of next season

Neeraj aims to fix technical glitches ahead of next season

Rediff.com27 Sep 2024

'It was an injury-plagued year but injury is fine now, I will be 100 per cent fit for the new season.'

Paralympics: Sharad's silver lining for Ukrainian coach

Paralympics: Sharad's silver lining for Ukrainian coach

Rediff.com4 Sep 2024

Para high jumper Sharad Kumar has not met his Ukrainian coach Nikitin Yevhen for more than two years due to the ongoing war between Russia and Ukraine.

IITs among world's most innovative universities

IITs among world's most innovative universities

Rediff.com7 Jun 2018

The annual Reuters ranking of Asia Pacific's Most Innovative Universities for 2018 is out.

Meet Avani Lekhara, India's Pride

Meet Avani Lekhara, India's Pride

Rediff.com30 Aug 2024

Avani Lekhara, India's Paralympic shooting sensation, continued her reign of dominance at the 2024 Paralympic Games in Paris.

Mrs Review: A Must Watch!

Mrs Review: A Must Watch!

Rediff.com6 Feb 2025

Mrs succeeds in riling you up for all the right reasons. And without resorting to high-pitched drama, applauds Sukanya Verma.

Indian Army Is Ready For Dharma Guardian 2025

Indian Army Is Ready For Dharma Guardian 2025

Rediff.com24 Feb 2025

Dharma Guardian 2025 will primarily focus on urban warfare tactics and counter-terrorism operations and underscores the growing strategic partnership between India and Japan.

15 individual athletes, two relay teams from India at Tokyo Games

15 individual athletes, two relay teams from India at Tokyo Games

Rediff.com1 Jul 2021

Rani had bettered her own national record with a throw of 63.24m during the Federation Cup in March before a performance of 62.83m in the National Inter-State Championships this week.

PIX: Paralympic champions return to grand welcome

PIX: Paralympic champions return to grand welcome

Rediff.com10 Sep 2024

India's athletes finished with their best ever haul of 29 medals -- including seven golds -- at the just-concluded Paralympic Games in Paris.

Arjuna Award will motivate me for Tokyo Olympics: Dutee

Arjuna Award will motivate me for Tokyo Olympics: Dutee

Rediff.com22 Aug 2020

Ace Indian sprinter Dutee Chand said the Arjuna Award will motivate her to win a prestigious Olympic medal at the Tokyo Games next year.

This man turned speed climbing into Olympic sensation

This man turned speed climbing into Olympic sensation

Rediff.com7 Aug 2024

Borne of a joke, speed climbing route arrives on big stage

Counting the cost of Tokyo's Olympic delay

Counting the cost of Tokyo's Olympic delay

Rediff.com30 Mar 2020

Japan's Olympic delay has upended years of careful planning by organisers and spawned costly headaches for small businesses, hotels and even pro baseball teams, compounding a $12 billion price tag. New dates have yet to be set, leaving sponsors and businesses uncertain and scrambling.

Mosque on wheels to help Muslims pray at Tokyo Olympics

Mosque on wheels to help Muslims pray at Tokyo Olympics

Rediff.com6 Feb 2020

The Mobile Mosque, a fully-equipped 48-square-metre prayer room that opens up on the back of a parked truck, can be widened in seconds and the vehicle also includes Arabic signage and outdoor water taps for pre-worship cleaning. The Yasu Project, the organisation behind the enterprise, plan on pitching up outside venues during the Tokyo Olympics, which run from July 24 to August 9.

Tokyo Games: The Math in Everything

Tokyo Games: The Math in Everything

Rediff.com29 Jul 2021

I wondered how being scientist-mathematician helps one cycle better. Perhaps the self-discipline helps; perhaps it is the scientist-technologist perspective of breaking down the whole into separate pieces, identifying specifics and working on them for improved results, mulls Shyam G Menon.

The world's top 10 universities

The world's top 10 universities

Rediff.com11 Mar 2011

The Times Higher Education is out with the top 100 universities in the world, and Harvard is number one on the list.