News for 'chef de mission'

Garima Arora: First Indian woman to win a Michelin star

Garima Arora: First Indian woman to win a Michelin star

Rediff.com16 Nov 2018

The Bangkok-based chef's never-give-up attitude combined with passion for cooking has paid off.

Asian Games diary: Indian men's hockey team on way to defend title

Asian Games diary: Indian men's hockey team on way to defend title

Rediff.com14 Aug 2018

Deputy Chef de Mission Balbir Singh Kushwaha said that facilities at the Games Village were good.

Start-ups, venture capitalists offer funds to tackle Oxygen scarcity

Start-ups, venture capitalists offer funds to tackle Oxygen scarcity

Rediff.com26 Apr 2021

Amid oxygen shortage and a faltering health system in the country, India is seeing over 300,000 cases daily.

Gupta must resign: Keshavan

Gupta must resign: Keshavan

Rediff.com15 Feb 2010

The row over uniforms in India's Winter Olympics contingent has intensified with luger Shiva Keshavan seeking chef-de-mission R K Gupta's resignation and threatening to open a 'can of worms' on his return.

NZ happy with Delhi Games security

NZ happy with Delhi Games security

Rediff.com21 Mar 2010

New Zealand chef-de-mission for 2010 Commonwealth Games Dave Currie on Sunday gave a thumbs-up to the security arrangements for the October 3-14 mega-event in Delhi.

Missing Ugandan lifter seen donning India track jacket

Missing Ugandan lifter seen donning India track jacket

Rediff.com22 Jul 2021

Uganda's chef de mission Aisha Nassanga also had no idea how Ssekitoleko got an India track jacket.

How this EPL club is helping in COVID-19 battle

How this EPL club is helping in COVID-19 battle

Rediff.com27 Apr 2020

Crystal Palace's chefs will cook 900 meals a week for frontline healthcare workers and vulnerable families in south London during the COVID-19 pandemic, the Premier League club said on Monday. The food will be delivered to doctors and nurses in the National Health Service (NHS), elderly and vulnerable people forced to stay at home, impoverished families and the homeless.

War is a great motivation: Ukraine paralympic chief

War is a great motivation: Ukraine paralympic chief

Rediff.com11 Mar 2022

Ukrainian cities have been under heavy Russian bombardment while the team has been performing in Beijing

India sets Guinness world record with 918 kg khichdi

India sets Guinness world record with 918 kg khichdi

Rediff.com4 Nov 2017

A team of 50 people led by celebrity chef Sanjeev Kapoor and NGO Akshaya Patra supervised the night-long preparations and yoga guru Ramdev put crowning tadka in the dish at the World India Food event that will conclude on Sunday.

Hockey India chief slams IOA on 'unfurnished apartments' in Rio

Hockey India chief slams IOA on 'unfurnished apartments' in Rio

Rediff.com2 Aug 2016

Hockey India President Narinder Batra has launched a scathing attack at India's Chef de Mission Rajeev Mehta and the other members of Indian Olympics Association, who are in Rio de Janeiro for the 2016 Olympic Games. In response to the letter sent by hockey coach Roelant Oltmans to IOA complaining about the lack of basic facilities in the Games Village, Batra shared a picture in which players are made to live in 'unfurnished' apartments. Batra shared this image on social media targeting Mehta and the IOA.

Tokyo Olympic Village: Mixed reviews for Indian food

Tokyo Olympic Village: Mixed reviews for Indian food

Rediff.com19 Jul 2021

The Indian contingent was largely satisfied with the food and facilities provided at the Olympic Games Village, but a request has gone out to the Indian Embassy for 100 plus electric kettles to meet the athletes' requirement of warm water.

Recipe: Guacamole Topped With Sour Cream

Recipe: Guacamole Topped With Sour Cream

Rediff.com27 Jan 2022

It's great as a quick breakfast, lunch or snack.

CWG 2018: Indian contingent arrives in Gold Coast

CWG 2018: Indian contingent arrives in Gold Coast

Rediff.com28 Mar 2018

About 200 members of the Indian contingent and officials participating in the Commonwealth Games beginning next week arrived in Gold Coast, on Wednesday.

CWG 2018: Indian contingent arrives in Gold Coast

CWG 2018: Indian contingent arrives in Gold Coast

Rediff.com28 Mar 2018

About 200 members of the Indian contingent and officials participating in the Commonwealth Games beginning next week arrived in Gold Coast, on Wednesday.

Vijay Kumar to be India's flag-bearer at CWG

Vijay Kumar to be India's flag-bearer at CWG

Rediff.com22 Jul 2014

India's Olympic silver medalist pistol shooter, Vijay Kumar will be the flag-bearer for the country during the opening ceremony of 2014 Commonwealth Games.

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.

CWG Chit Chat: Two Indian athletes pull out of Games

CWG Chit Chat: Two Indian athletes pull out of Games

Rediff.com23 Jul 2014

The Indian contingent suffered a jolt on Tuesday with two athletes pulling out of the Commonwealth Games, starting in Glasgow on Wednesday.

Making dough the French way

Making dough the French way

Rediff.com10 Oct 2007

Alexis de Ducla is a chef with a degree in business management. But what sets him apart is the fact that he uses his culinary skills to help poor children in India. Ducla, once a frequent visitor to India, has settled down in Chennai after traveling across the country. Here, he teaches the art of baking and conjuring up tasty snacks to poor students, and pays them a stipend to do so.

Your OTT Guide for the week

Your OTT Guide for the week

Rediff.com16 Feb 2021

From Westerns to pastries, the OTT spectrum is looking wide and versatile this week. Sukanya Verma lists them out.

Rio mess: No jerseys for hockey team; no room for Paes

Rio mess: No jerseys for hockey team; no room for Paes

Rediff.com5 Aug 2016

While every other team practises their hardest in the few hours left for the Rio Olympics 2016, the Indian contingent was left looking for rooms, extra pair of jerseys and assembling chairs.

Asian Games: Marathon winner accused of pushing rival

Asian Games: Marathon winner accused of pushing rival

Rediff.com25 Aug 2018

The runner-up Elabbassi lodged a complaint with race officials.

India to appeal against CGF decision to ban two athletes

India to appeal against CGF decision to ban two athletes

Rediff.com13 Apr 2018

The Indian contingent at the Commonwealth Games will appeal against the Commonwealth Games Federation court's decision to oust two of the country's athletes for violating the no needle policy in the Gold Coast.

Asian Games: Why government refused to bear the cost of 49 members

Asian Games: Why government refused to bear the cost of 49 members

Rediff.com11 Aug 2018

Sports Ministry has cleared a 804-member Indian contingent, including 572 athletes, for the Asian Games but said it will bear the expense of 755 members with 49 out of 232 officials allowed at no cost to government.

Khichdi may become India's national dish on Nov 4

Khichdi may become India's national dish on Nov 4

Rediff.com1 Nov 2017

Khichdi -- prepared using rice, pulses, coarse cereals and spices -- has been selected as Brand India Food

India to appeal against boxer Vikas's overturned decision

India to appeal against boxer Vikas's overturned decision

Rediff.com4 Aug 2012

India will appeal against the International Boxing Association's (AIBA) decision to overturn a result that cost welterweight boxer Vikas Krishan a quarter-final spot at the London Olympics, chef de mission P K M Raja said on Saturday.

First look: Indian archers, lifters at the Games Village

First look: Indian archers, lifters at the Games Village

Rediff.com17 Jul 2012

Beijing Olympic gold medalist Abhinav Bindra was the first Indian shooter to enter the London Olympic Games Village along with the 10-member archery squad and a four-member weightlifting squad.

Athletes should not risk health for Tokyo Olympics: Thorpe

Athletes should not risk health for Tokyo Olympics: Thorpe

Rediff.com27 Feb 2020

Australian swimming great Ian Thorpe says athletes should not put their Olympic dreams before their health in deciding whether to compete at the Tokyo Games as global health authorities battle to contain the spread of the new coronavirus. A number of international sports events have been hit by the coronavirus, with some competitions being postponed and others cancelled outright, and there are concerns that the outbreak might scupper the Tokyo Olympics.

India to decide over boxer Vikas's ouster after meeting

India to decide over boxer Vikas's ouster after meeting

Rediff.com4 Aug 2012

Stunned by Vikas Krishan's ouster from the Olympic Games following a reversal of decision by the International Boxing Association, Indian Chef-de-Mission P K Muralidharan Raja has said the country's contingent will not take AIBA's decision lying down even though it has "limited options" in the matter.

India annoyed over mystery woman at march past

India annoyed over mystery woman at march past

Rediff.com28 Jul 2012

The presence of an unidentified lady beside flagbearer Sushil Kumar in the Indian contingent during the opening ceremony of the Olympics has prompted the country's miffed officials to take up the issue with the Games organisers.

Iran will compete against Israelis at the Olympics

Iran will compete against Israelis at the Olympics

Rediff.com24 Jul 2012

Iranian athletes will compete against Israelis at the London Olympics, according to the country's chef de mission.

Britain select two former drug offenders in Olympic team

Britain select two former drug offenders in Olympic team

Rediff.com3 Jul 2012

Sprinter Dwain Chambers and shot putter Carl Myerscough, who have served doping bans after testing positive for anabolic steroids, were named on Tuesday in the British athletics team for the London Olympics.

Controversy aside, exuberant flag hoisting at CWG village by India

Controversy aside, exuberant flag hoisting at CWG village by India

Rediff.com2 Apr 2018

The Indian athletes seemed unruffled by the syringe controversy that has cast a shadow on their Commonwealth Games build-up as they enthusiastically took part in the flag-hoisting ceremony at the athletes village, on Monday.

Indian contingent settling into the Olympic Village in Rio

Indian contingent settling into the Olympic Village in Rio

Rediff.com30 Jul 2016

With the much-awaited Olympic Games getting underway next week, the Indian contingent members have begun trickling into the Olympic Village in Rio de Janeiro.

Indian national flag hoisted at Olympic Village

Indian national flag hoisted at Olympic Village

Rediff.com22 Jul 2012

The Indian national flag was hoisted at the Olympic Games Village, in London, on Sunday, in a fun-filled musical ceremony presided by the Village Mayor, in attendance of 35 athletes and delegates.

Yoga lights up United Nations HQ

Yoga lights up United Nations HQ

Rediff.com19 Jun 2017

This year, the United Nations will issue special stamps commemorating Yoga Day.

Battle of the sexes over Australian flag bearer role

Battle of the sexes over Australian flag bearer role

Rediff.com22 Jul 2012

The choice of Australian flag bearer at Friday's Olympic opening ceremony has turned into a battle of the sexes with the only woman to represent the country at five Games jokingly threatening a sit-down protest if a man again gets the role.

Disgraced Aus wrestler to be confined to village

Disgraced Aus wrestler to be confined to village

Rediff.com6 Oct 2010

Steven Moneghetti, chef de mission of Australia, termed the behaviour of compatriot grappler Hassene Fkiri as "unacceptable" and supported the decision to strip him of a Delhi Commonwealth Games silver medal in the 96kg Greco-Roman category.

Abhinav Bindra named India's flag bearer

Abhinav Bindra named India's flag bearer

Rediff.com1 Oct 2010

India has a large contingent of 619 athletes for the Commonwealth Games, comprising 379 male athletes and 240 female athletes.

NZ officials arrive to inspect facilities

NZ officials arrive to inspect facilities

Rediff.com22 Sep 2010

New Zealand Olympic Committee officials arrived in Delhi to inspect Commonwealth Games facilities and security after their team manager criticised the accommodation in place for athletes.

Singapore para-athlete barred after failing pre-Games doping test

Singapore para-athlete barred after failing pre-Games doping test

Rediff.com14 Apr 2018

Singaporean para-athlete Mohammad Khairi Bin Ishak has been barred from competing at the Gold Coast Commonwealth Games after failing a doping test prior to the multi-sports event beginning, the Singapore team said on Saturday.