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'Before I leave this world, I want one Indian to get that medal'

'Before I leave this world, I want one Indian to get that medal'

Rediff.com19 Jun 2021

'The gold medal that slipped out of my hand at the Rome Olympics must come to us.'

Travel pics: When in Kolkata, don't miss these sights

Travel pics: When in Kolkata, don't miss these sights

Rediff.com17 Jul 2019

We've been asking you to share your most interesting #India-Photos and travel stories.

'I've been a circus performer for the past decade'

'I've been a circus performer for the past decade'

Rediff.com16 May 2020

For the lockdown entertainment seekers, Vir Das has a daily treat. 'I set up a show on Zoom every night where I work way my backward through the day.' 'It's a 90-minute daily show with tickets sold and the proceeds going to various charities and causes, like Helpage, migrant workers, children with cancer.'

What is Sunny Leone doing with Prateik?

What is Sunny Leone doing with Prateik?

Rediff.com25 Aug 2018

Stars get together for Kerala.

Dog 1st case of human-to-animal coronavirus transmission

Dog 1st case of human-to-animal coronavirus transmission

Rediff.com5 Mar 2020

The owner of the Pomeranian is a 60-year-old woman who was confirmed to be infected and hospitalised on February 25.

It's Sir Harry! Britain's Prince Harry gets knighted by the queen

It's Sir Harry! Britain's Prince Harry gets knighted by the queen

Rediff.com5 Jun 2015

Prince Harry has been knighted by his grandmother, the Queen, for his "services to the sovereign".

#BeWithBETI: Celebs walk the ramp for a cause

#BeWithBETI: Celebs walk the ramp for a cause

Rediff.com14 Jan 2019

Celebs walked the ramp to support Anu Ranjan's #BeWithBETI campaign.

COVID-19: After Dimitrov, Coric tests positive

COVID-19: After Dimitrov, Coric tests positive

Rediff.com22 Jun 2020

Coric's positive test follows that of Grigor Dimitrov, who said on Sunday he had contracted the novel coronavirus.

Pak PM tests negative for COVID-19; cases cross 10,000 mark

Pak PM tests negative for COVID-19; cases cross 10,000 mark

Rediff.com22 Apr 2020

Khan, 67, agreed for the test after Faisal Edhi, the son of late philanthropist Abdul Sattar Edhi and chairman of the Edhi Foundation, who met him last week tested positive for the coronavirus.

Outside In The Lockdown Special review

Outside In The Lockdown Special review

Rediff.com18 Dec 2020

Outside In The Lockdown Special is refreshing, funny, relatable and emotional, applauds Namrata Thakker.

Bhujbal trust to be inspected for rule violations

Bhujbal trust to be inspected for rule violations

Rediff.com6 Apr 2012

Close on the heels of his indictment by the Comptroller and Auditor General, Maharashtra minister Chhagan Bhujbal has come under the lens of the office of the Charity Commissioner which has ordered inspection of a building owned by his family-run trust for violation of rules.

BEST Sports Photos of the Week!

BEST Sports Photos of the Week!

Rediff.com18 Dec 2013

Here are some of the best sports photographs of the week. First, scantily-clad Santas runners on the streets of Chicago to raise money for charity. Then, action from the English Premier League and the Ashes Down Under. Take a Look!

Afridi backs Akhtar's proposal for Indo-Pak series

Afridi backs Akhtar's proposal for Indo-Pak series

Rediff.com13 Apr 2020

Afridi said that he was surprised by the comments of Indian great Kapil and former IPL chairman, Rajeev Shukla, who outrightly dismissed Akhtar's suggestion. He also questioned the PCB and the Pakistan team management for making fitness of players a big issue.

F1 Virtual GP: Button wins Legends race

F1 Virtual GP: Button wins Legends race

Rediff.com12 Apr 2020

Jenson Button won a 'Legends Trophy' esports race on Saturday with fellow retired Formula One world champion Jacques Villeneuve going from last to sixth on his virtual debut.

Labuschagne 'stoked' by Tendulkar's 'amazing words'

Labuschagne 'stoked' by Tendulkar's 'amazing words'

Rediff.com10 Feb 2020

Tendulkar, who was in Sydney for a charity match last week, had called Labuschagne special when asked to name the player who most reminds him of himself.

The Desi Nominated for the Nobel Peace Prize

The Desi Nominated for the Nobel Peace Prize

Rediff.com2 Sep 2021

'I consider myself a pilgrim who is here to shape tomorrow.'

A Wedding Dress Bank for the Poor

A Wedding Dress Bank for the Poor

Rediff.com20 Jan 2022

'You will never be able to do any work for society if you wait to make enough money.'

Vijay Mallya booed with 'chor, chor' chants at Oval

Vijay Mallya booed with 'chor, chor' chants at Oval

Rediff.com11 Jun 2017

Fugitive businessman Vijay Mallya was booed by a section of India supporters as he entered the Oval arena to watch India's crucial ICC Champions Trophy encounter against South Africa, in London.

Indian cricket team avoids Mallya at Kohli's event in London

Indian cricket team avoids Mallya at Kohli's event in London

Rediff.com7 Jun 2017

Fugitive businessman Vijay Mallya landed up at a 'charity dinner' organised by Virat Kohli's foundation in London on Monday but the national cricket team including the skipper maintained a safe distance from him.

England players donate, take pay cuts amid coronavirus shutdown

England players donate, take pay cuts amid coronavirus shutdown

Rediff.com4 Apr 2020

The England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) has said the season will not start before May 28 and speculation has been mounting over how their leading players would respond to the situation. The ECB's centrally contracted women players have volunteered to take a salary reduction for the months of April, May and June in line with their coaches and support staff.

For govt job, J-K now wants CID verification, details of in-laws

For govt job, J-K now wants CID verification, details of in-laws

Rediff.com22 Jun 2021

As per the comprehensive format devised by the government, the selected candidates, besides being asked to provide information about themselves, their family members, including in-laws, have to provide information about the mobile numbers used during the last five years, the registration number of vehicles owned or used, email and social media or web-based portal accounts, in addition to bank and post office account numbers among others.

3 girls make paintings to raise funds for COVID-19 battle

3 girls make paintings to raise funds for COVID-19 battle

Rediff.com9 Jul 2020

Soumya Dalimya (17), a Class 12 student, Presha Bhattad (15), a student of Class 10, and Ditya Thapar, who is in Class 8, utilised the lockdown time to make 44 paintings. They have so far raised Rs 84,000 through the sale of their art works.

Why PMNRF was never registered: Nirmala to Cong

Why PMNRF was never registered: Nirmala to Cong

Rediff.com20 Sep 2020

The minister, while replying to the debate on Taxation and Other Laws (Relaxation and Amendment of Certain Provisions) Bill, 2020, was responding to various issues raised by the Congress and other Opposition parties about the PM CARES Fund.

Stage set for Mother Teresa's canonisation on Sunday

Stage set for Mother Teresa's canonisation on Sunday

Rediff.com3 Sep 2016

Mother Teresa will be declared a saint by Pope Francis of the Roman Catholic Church in a canonisation ceremony in Vatican City on Sunday in the presence of over a lakh of her followers from all over the world.

PHOTOS: A peek into the Celebrity Classico 2016

PHOTOS: A peek into the Celebrity Classico 2016

Rediff.com4 Jun 2016

A charity football match was played to raise funds for the severe drought in Maharashtra.

Mistry, Tata skip dinner with royal couple

Mistry, Tata skip dinner with royal couple

Rediff.com12 Apr 2016

Sources in the Tata group said they could not attend as they were travelling.

COVID Hero: How Amogh is Fighting Hunger

COVID Hero: How Amogh is Fighting Hunger

Rediff.com30 Jun 2021

'I saw an opportunity to provide people with employment, enabling them to sustain themselves and, in the process, help alleviate society's suffering.'

76.07% recorded in 8th and final phase of Bengal polls

76.07% recorded in 8th and final phase of Bengal polls

Rediff.com29 Apr 2021

Voting is being held at 11,860 polling stations spread over 11 assembly constituencies each in Murshidabad and Birbhum, six in Malda and seven in north Kolkata.

Indian arrested in China for 'suspected terror links'

Indian arrested in China for 'suspected terror links'

Rediff.com15 Jul 2015

The tourists were detained at Ordos airport in Inner Mongolia on July 10.

When SRK, Alia gave zindagi to 100 kids

When SRK, Alia gave zindagi to 100 kids

Rediff.com9 Jan 2017

King Khan was the showstopper at Archana Kochhar's special charity event.

World's 20 most generous nations

World's 20 most generous nations

Rediff.com28 Oct 2011

A report, released recently by the British-based Charities Aid Foundation, showed striking variations in charitable behaviour across the world.

Esports: Ferrari's Leclerc celebrates with pasta after winning

Esports: Ferrari's Leclerc celebrates with pasta after winning

Rediff.com20 Apr 2020

Formula One esports race was the third in a series designed to give fans something to watch after the COVID-19 pandemic stalled motorsport worldwide and left Formula One still waiting to start its season.

ED files chargesheet against LeT chief in terror funding case

ED files chargesheet against LeT chief in terror funding case

Rediff.com1 Oct 2020

The agency's case is based on a National Investigation Agency complaint filed against the accused and Pakistan-based organisation Falah-i-Insaniyat Foundation.

PHOTOS: When Bollywood lined up for the Royals

PHOTOS: When Bollywood lined up for the Royals

Rediff.com11 Apr 2016

Kate Middleton and Prince William received the royal treatment when they attended an extravagant Bollywood gala fundraiser at the Taj Mahal Palce hotel in Mumbai on late Sunday evening.

Loo with a view! Tokyo now has transparent toilets

Loo with a view! Tokyo now has transparent toilets

Rediff.com21 Aug 2020

The see-through loos have opened in two parks in Shibuya, a commercial part of the Japanese capital which is renowned for its shopping facilities and quality of nightlife.

English football fails its biggest test - will the public ever forgive?

English football fails its biggest test - will the public ever forgive?

Rediff.com9 Apr 2020

After a week of public arguments about Premier League players, who earn an average salary of 240,000 a month, refusing to take a pay cut while top clubs use public money to pay their furloughed non-playing staff, there is little doubt that the game -- and its players -- have suffered a serious blow to their image. There is no question that many footballers do help out good causes generously, just as most clubs are engaged with effective community programmes all-year round.

Prince Harry and Meghan step out for first joint royal event

Prince Harry and Meghan step out for first joint royal event

Rediff.com1 Dec 2017

The couple will spend the day at a World AIDS Day charity fair organised by the Terrence Higgins Trust and then meet Headteachers of a local school, Nottingham Academy.

Amitabh Bachchan dines with British PM David Cameron

Amitabh Bachchan dines with British PM David Cameron

Rediff.com11 Sep 2013

Here's what your favourtie Bollywood celebrities are tweeting.

Djokovic's dad blames Dimitrov for Coronavirus outbreak

Djokovic's dad blames Dimitrov for Coronavirus outbreak

Rediff.com24 Jun 2020

Djokovic's father blamed the cancellation of the tour on Dimitrov. There is nothing to suggest that Dimitrov spread the virus to others.

MDH Dadaji drove tonga before founding Rs 1500 cr spice empire

MDH Dadaji drove tonga before founding Rs 1500 cr spice empire

Rediff.com3 Dec 2020

School dropout Mahashay Dharampal Gulati, famously known as 'MDH Dadaji' for repeated appearance in his spice brand's television ads, started his spices business journey in a nondescript shack in Delhi's Karol Bagh after selling his tonga, and went on, at the age of 94, to becoming the highest-paid CEO in the country's FMCG sector.