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World C'ships: Terrific trio assure best medal haul

World C'ships: Terrific trio assure best medal haul

Rediff.com10 May 2023

Indian boxers assured two medals in the ongoing World Championships.

Running time of over 500 trains to be cut by up to 2 hrs

Running time of over 500 trains to be cut by up to 2 hrs

Rediff.com20 Oct 2017

The new timings will be updated in the November timetable of the railways.

2022: 6 Positives For India

2022: 6 Positives For India

Rediff.com13 Jan 2022

In a country that is often focused on the ways in which it falls short, the start of a year is a good time to remind oneself of such positives, observes T N Ninan.

Why Do Banks Hide Losses?

Why Do Banks Hide Losses?

Rediff.com21 Mar 2023

Believe it or not, the regulator is even stretching its arm to identify stressed borrowers and gauge the 'distance to default' as a measure of a particular bank's fragility, reveals Tamal Bandyopadhyay.

Kenyan CWG athletics team to include World champs

Kenyan CWG athletics team to include World champs

Rediff.com25 Aug 2010

In a huge boost to the upcoming Delhi Commonwealth Games, middle distance running powerhouse Kenya are sending a strong athletics team which will be led by men's 800m world record holder David Rudisha and Olympic 1500m champion Nancy Jebet Lagat.

'Drive against child marriage is very welcome, but...'

'Drive against child marriage is very welcome, but...'

Rediff.com5 Feb 2023

"There was a knock on the door around 2 am on Thursday. We opened the door and found policemen outside. They took away my husband," Nimee told PTI in a feeble voice, as her one-and-half-month-old son cried in her arms just as he was when his father was being arrested.

Sable conquers another frontier, breaks 5000m National record

Sable conquers another frontier, breaks 5000m National record

Rediff.com7 May 2022

India's 3000m steeplechase record holder Avinash Sable bettered the National 5000m record at the Sound Running Track Meet at San Juan Capistrano, California on Friday.

Leading coach Salazar gets four-year ban for doping violations

Leading coach Salazar gets four-year ban for doping violations

Rediff.com1 Oct 2019

None of the athletes Salazar has worked with were mentioned in Monday's report.

Michael Johnson urges Bolt to run 400m

Michael Johnson urges Bolt to run 400m

Rediff.com23 Jul 2010

The American sprint legend says the 400m challenge could provide the Jamaican the motivation to keep running beyond the 2012 Olympics.

PIX: Gill slams ton as India maul NZ to claim series

PIX: Gill slams ton as India maul NZ to claim series

Rediff.com1 Feb 2023

Images from the third and final T20 International between India and New Zealand at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad on Wednesday.

Mandhana, Deepti rise to career-best 2nd in T20 rankings

Mandhana, Deepti rise to career-best 2nd in T20 rankings

Rediff.com18 Oct 2022

India opener Smriti Mandhana and all-rounder Deepti Sharma have moved up a place each to attain career-best second spot in the batters and bowlers' charts of the latest ICC women's T20I player rankings.

PM to inaugurate India's largest helicopter production facility

PM to inaugurate India's largest helicopter production facility

Rediff.com4 Feb 2023

The defence ministry billed the 615-acre factory as India's largest helicopter-manufacturing facility and it has been planned as a one-stop solution for the country's chopper requirements.

Rahul reluctant, Sonia urges Gehlot to lead Congress

Rahul reluctant, Sonia urges Gehlot to lead Congress

Rediff.com24 Aug 2022

Senior party leaders stressed that no one except the Gandhi family can hold the party together, the party will disintegrate and Priyanka Gandhi Vadra should be given command after 2024.

Phas Gaye Re Obama

Phas Gaye Re Obama

Rediff.com3 Jul 2023

The Democrats, especially the Biden administration, wanted to deliver a sharper message to Mr Modi than would be possible in a formal summit setting. So, why not get the most prominent Democrat in decades to deliver it?, explains Shekhar Gupta.

25 DAZZLING FRAMES In Karan Johar Movies

25 DAZZLING FRAMES In Karan Johar Movies

Rediff.com31 Jul 2023

On his 50th birthday on May 25, Sukanya Verma celebrates the man and his movies.

'My dream to see Sarfaraz play for India'

'My dream to see Sarfaraz play for India'

Rediff.com7 Oct 2022

'Me and my family along with Sarfaraz have given our entire life towards this dream.'

Was sabotage behind Coromandel Exp entering loop line and hitting goods train?

Was sabotage behind Coromandel Exp entering loop line and hitting goods train?

Rediff.com3 Jun 2023

A thorough probe is underway, none of the authorities has so far talked about any possibility of a sabotage.

Australia are a strong team but we can beat them: Richa Ghosh

Australia are a strong team but we can beat them: Richa Ghosh

Rediff.com23 Feb 2023

Ahead of India's T20 World Cup semifinal match against Australia, star batter Richa Ghosh opened up on the challenges they will face.

Turning Points: Markram, Pooran Wickets

Turning Points: Markram, Pooran Wickets

Rediff.com9 May 2022

Hasaranga's first two strikes changed the complexion of the game. With Markram's wicket a huge partnership was averted. Pooran's dismissal nipped a growing partnership in the bud.

Indian Heroes In Hollywood On OTT

Indian Heroes In Hollywood On OTT

Rediff.com10 Aug 2023

A pick of just 10 watchable (a couple of them admittedly in the so-bad-it's-fun category) foreign films starring Bollywood stars in significant roles are available to watch on streaming platforms.

When walking would suffice, Sable ran...

When walking would suffice, Sable ran...

Rediff.com7 Aug 2022

At Birmingham, Avinash Sable became the first non-Kenyan to win a medal since 1994 at the Commonwealth Games.

Women's T20 World Cup: England pose tough challenge as India eye semis berth

Women's T20 World Cup: England pose tough challenge as India eye semis berth

Rediff.com17 Feb 2023

Following two convincing wins in the Women's T20 World Cup, Harmanpreet Kaur-led Indian women's team will have their task cut out when they take on England at St. George's Park in Gqeberha on Saturday.

Cong hails Rahul's yatra, says helped with 15 seats in Karnataka

Cong hails Rahul's yatra, says helped with 15 seats in Karnataka

Rediff.com13 May 2023

Many in the party feel it has played a critical role in boosting the Congress' electoral fortunes in the state and its impact is there for everyone to see.

Seen The Moon Like This?

Seen The Moon Like This?

Rediff.com13 Dec 2022

The Orion capsule returns to earth after a 26 day mission orbiting the Moon and back.

'At 57, Shah Rukh is just as energetic as us'

'At 57, Shah Rukh is just as energetic as us'

Rediff.com15 Sep 2023

'We shot the song Zinda Banda for about six days.' 'We were dancing relentlessly for six days to a point when we thought our knees had started making sounds!' 'He was on set, every day, dancing next to us for all those six days.'

Djokovic and GOAT debate move on to Paris

Djokovic and GOAT debate move on to Paris

Rediff.com30 Jan 2023

Djokovic left little doubt that he would also be there trying to win major number 23.

Indian American teen crashes truck into White House barrier, aimed to 'seize power'

Indian American teen crashes truck into White House barrier, aimed to 'seize power'

Rediff.com24 May 2023

A 19-year-old Indian-origin teen accused of deliberately crashing a rented U-Haul truck into a White House barrier told authorities that he wanted to get inside the mansion to "seize power" and "kill" US President Joe Biden, according to media reports.

The India Story On A Parade Ground

The India Story On A Parade Ground

Rediff.com17 Jul 2023

The Agniveer passing out parade was as much about family celebration as it was a military event. Alongside the pomp, pageantry and discipline of the parade were the personal stories of families, their struggles and how far they had come.

Three million Indians at risk from flooding by glacial lakes: Global study

Three million Indians at risk from flooding by glacial lakes: Global study

Rediff.com8 Feb 2023

The study by an international team led by scientists at the UK's Newcastle University is the first global assessment of areas at greatest risk of Glacial Lake Outburst Floods (GLOF). Published in the journal Nature Communications on Tuesday, it estimates that 15 million people around the world are at risk from flooding caused by glacial lakes.

Ex-Guj dy CM Nitin Patel hit by stray cow during Tiranga Yatra

Ex-Guj dy CM Nitin Patel hit by stray cow during Tiranga Yatra

Rediff.com13 Aug 2022

Nitin Patel suffered a minor fracture in his left leg during the incident.

Swedish runner Hagg dies at 85

Swedish runner Hagg dies at 85

Rediff.com29 Nov 2004

Gunder Hagg, who held the world mile record for nine years until Britain's Roger Bannister broke the four-minute barrier, died at the age of 85.

ISL: Chennaiyin rally to embarrass ATK Mohun Bagan 2-1

ISL: Chennaiyin rally to embarrass ATK Mohun Bagan 2-1

Rediff.com10 Oct 2022

Bagan started in a positive fashion as Manvir, who has fallen out of favour with national coach Igor Stimac, played a one-two with Dimitri Petratos before slotting it past Chennaiyin goalie Debjit Majumdar.

Marathon Man on his Spirit of India run

Marathon Man on his Spirit of India run

Rediff.com18 Feb 2016

'If I am able to inspire at least one student in this country with the Spirit of India run, I will feel that my purpose is served.'

Kenya's Wanjiru triumphs in marathon

Kenya's Wanjiru triumphs in marathon

Rediff.com24 Aug 2008

Kenya's Sammy Wanjiru led an African sweep of medals on the final day of the Olympics on Sunday to give his country its first Olympic marathon title.

Rahul Gandhi will contest 2024 Lok Sabha polls from Amethi: Cong leader

Rahul Gandhi will contest 2024 Lok Sabha polls from Amethi: Cong leader

Rediff.com14 Dec 2022

Rahul Gandhi was defeated by BJP's Smriti Irani in 2019 elections.

Shah Rukh Khan: The HIT-MAKER

Shah Rukh Khan: The HIT-MAKER

Rediff.com7 Feb 2023

Joginder Tuteja looks at Shah Rukh's 10 biggest recent hits.

Bardy ends Gauff's run; Bencic withdraws from US Open

Bardy ends Gauff's run; Bencic withdraws from US Open

Rediff.com16 Aug 2020

American Jennifer Brady defeated compatriot Coco Gauff 6-2, 6-4 at the Top Seed Open on Saturday, earning a spot in her first WTA final.

Trial run of Amritsar-Lahore bus service on Sunday

Trial run of Amritsar-Lahore bus service on Sunday

Rediff.com10 Dec 2005

Pakistan will hold the trial run of its bus on December 13.