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Death-defying daredevilry from around the world

Death-defying daredevilry from around the world

Rediff.com17 Oct 2012

Stunning photographs for daredevils in actions.

Brazil to deploy military to tourist sites, stadium

Brazil to deploy military to tourist sites, stadium

Rediff.com3 Aug 2016

Brazil said on Tuesday it was deploying the military to patrol the emblematic tourist sites in Rio de Janeiro to guard against the "minimal" chance of an attack, though security at the Olympic stadium appeared slack three days before the Games.

Rio Olympics: A beginner's guide to rowing

Rio Olympics: A beginner's guide to rowing

Rediff.com6 Aug 2016

As India's Dattu Bhokanal will be competing in the men's singles sculls rowing event fat the Rio 2016 Olympics, on Saturday, here is a beginner's guide.

Global competitiveness: India's ranking slips to 71

Global competitiveness: India's ranking slips to 71

Rediff.com3 Sep 2014

The annual list, released on Wednesday by Geneva-based World Economic Forum, comes at a time when the new Indian government has completed 100 days in power and has promised further steps to revive its economy and the ease of doing business in the country.

Is Rio on your mind? Plan ahead is the mantra!

Is Rio on your mind? Plan ahead is the mantra!

Rediff.com28 Jun 2016

Come August and the world's finest athletes from 206 countries will be out to prove their best at the Olympics.