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Day 8: What's hot at the Beijing Winter Olympics

Day 8: What's hot at the Beijing Winter Olympics

Rediff.com12 Feb 2022

All the top action from Day 8 of the 2022 Winter Olympic Games in Beijing on Saturday.

Day 2: What's hot at the Beijing Winter Olympics

Day 2: What's hot at the Beijing Winter Olympics

Rediff.com6 Feb 2022

Home favourite Su Yiming of China made his Olympic debut on Sunday and received a standing ovation in return.

Davis Cup: 'Evening time for Spain tie is unfortunate'

Davis Cup: 'Evening time for Spain tie is unfortunate'

Rediff.com7 Sep 2016

The evening start for the Davis Cup tie against Spain has caught the Indian team by surprise with captain Anand Amritraj calling it an 'unfortunate' decision that has compromised the country's home advantage.

Peace with Pak will give India direct access to Central Asia: Imran

Peace with Pak will give India direct access to Central Asia: Imran

Rediff.com17 Mar 2021

Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan on Wednesday said India will be benefitted economically by having peace with his country as it will enable New Delhi to directly access the resource-rich Central Asia region through Pakistani territory.

Chepngetich beats Doha heat to win midnight marathon

Chepngetich beats Doha heat to win midnight marathon

Rediff.com28 Sep 2019

Kenya's Ruth Chepngetich overcame extreme heat and humidity to win the World Championship midnight marathon on Friday, in a gruelling test of survival that saw nearly a third of the 70 starters fail to reach the finish line.

Nations Cup: Asia's fastest luger Keshavan thrilled with results

Nations Cup: Asia's fastest luger Keshavan thrilled with results

Rediff.com5 Dec 2014

Indian luger Shiva Keshavan came up with a personal best timing of 53.125 seconds to finish the Nations Cup race in 15th place, his best-ever showing, at Lake Placid, New York.

'Goli bahut bhayanak chal rahi hai'

'Goli bahut bhayanak chal rahi hai'

Rediff.com12 Mar 2022

'Bola nikal jao. Sala firing karte hai Russi.'

Rains may break 2-year El Nino jinx

Rains may break 2-year El Nino jinx

Rediff.com7 Apr 2016

Though the summer is expected to be hotter, global and domestic forecasts point to good rains.

Lessons from Uttarakhand: When 'development' is destruction

Lessons from Uttarakhand: When 'development' is destruction

Rediff.com28 Jun 2013

To avert another Uttarakhand-type catastrophe, we must change course. We should stop pandering to the Indian elite's insatiable appetite for electricity, which is driving reckless dam construction, says Praful Bidwai

Winter Olympics sidelights: No official complaints about high winds

Winter Olympics sidelights: No official complaints about high winds

Rediff.com13 Feb 2018

The International Ski Federation (FIS) has refuted claims that athletes' complaints had been ignored in the build-up to the controversial women's snowboard slopestyle Olympic final on Monday.

WTC final PICS: India vs New Zealand, Day 2

WTC final PICS: India vs New Zealand, Day 2

Rediff.com19 Jun 2021

Images from Day 2 of the ICC World Test Championship Final between India and New Zealand, at The Hampshire Bowl, in Southampton, on Saturday.

5 things I learnt from the IAF

5 things I learnt from the IAF

Rediff.com8 Oct 2020

Air Commodore Nitin Sathe reveals what he learnt from the Indian Air Force, which he served for 35 years. An Air Force Day Special.

PHOTOS: Players get roasted as Melbourne heat wave continues

PHOTOS: Players get roasted as Melbourne heat wave continues

Rediff.com19 Jan 2018

Relief was at hand, however, with a cool change blowing over the city and the temperature expected to fall back below 30 by the evening.

The desi model who won Italian hearts in a sari

The desi model who won Italian hearts in a sari

Rediff.com13 Jul 2018

Dipti Sharma made an appearance in a sari in the most-talked about fashion event, the Dolce and Gabbana show.

Students made to wait in shivering cold for J-K government function

Students made to wait in shivering cold for J-K government function

Rediff.com22 Nov 2015

A group of 30 young girl students were allegedly made to wait for several hours at the airport in extreme cold on Sunday morning, as they were brought for a function to be presided over by Chief Minister Mufti Mohammad Sayeed.

Buzz: Ganguly gets CA praise for 'ODI Super Series' idea

Buzz: Ganguly gets CA praise for 'ODI Super Series' idea

Rediff.com27 Dec 2019

Ganguly had said India will lock horns with England, Australia and one other top cricketing side in an annual ODI series starting 2021.

How China factor will shape Indian politics

How China factor will shape Indian politics

Rediff.com4 Jul 2020

As the China factor enters the body politic of India with greater potency, its consequences will certainly be far-reaching, note Harsh V Pant and Vinay Kaura.

Yoga gets a league, but will it work?

Yoga gets a league, but will it work?

Rediff.com13 Dec 2016

The centuries-old tradition of yoga is looking towards the reality television concept to increase its popularity

India's 10 riskiest cities, Mumbai tops in terrorism threat

India's 10 riskiest cities, Mumbai tops in terrorism threat

Rediff.com4 Sep 2015

India's 10 biggest cities face a whopping $179.8 billion (Rs 11.9 lakh crore) risk from a series of threats over the next decade.

A Motorcycle Ride from Ladakh to Kashmir

A Motorcycle Ride from Ladakh to Kashmir

Rediff.com25 Nov 2019

'The lush green of Kashmir was exactly like the postcards and posters I had seen growing up.'

China or Pakistan? Who should Modi make peace with?

China or Pakistan? Who should Modi make peace with?

Rediff.com12 Mar 2021

India must break out of this strategic triangulation between China and Pakistan. We need to settle our issues with one of the two, notes Shekhar Gupta.

Wimbledon PIX: Serena retires; Federer survives while Zverev, Barty through to second round

Wimbledon PIX: Serena retires; Federer survives while Zverev, Barty through to second round

Rediff.com30 Jun 2021

Images from Day 2 of the Wimbledon tennis championships in London, on Tuesday.

How AgNext will make Farmers Money

How AgNext will make Farmers Money

Rediff.com12 Feb 2021

'Our technology is going to help Indian agriculture the way the White Revolution helped milk production.'

Tennis Round-up: Federer 'really wants to win World Tour Finals'

Tennis Round-up: Federer 'really wants to win World Tour Finals'

Rediff.com16 Oct 2017

Russian sixth seed Anastasia Pavlyuchenkova claimed her third title of the year by beating seventh-seeded Australian Daria Gavrilova in the final of the Hong Kong Tennis Open on Sunday.

'Budget presents Jaitley with 3 rare opportunities'

'Budget presents Jaitley with 3 rare opportunities'

Rediff.com23 Feb 2016

'Swachh Bharat Cess imposed last year should be made broad-based.' 'Budget should be predominantly economy/ business-oriented and problem-solving rather than political consideration-based.'

Uttarakhand floods: Over 6,000 feared dead, says Antony

Uttarakhand floods: Over 6,000 feared dead, says Antony

Rediff.com6 Aug 2013

Over 6,000 people are feared to have been killed in the devastating floods, cloudbursts and landslides in Uttarakhand in June, the government said on Tuesday.

India@Asiad: Bopanna-Sharan, Ankita assure at least two medals

India@Asiad: Bopanna-Sharan, Ankita assure at least two medals

Rediff.com22 Aug 2018

Ankita Raina and top seeds men's doubles pair of Rohan Bopanna and Divij Sharan assured India of at least a couple of bronze medals in the tennis competition by progressing to the semifinals at the Asian Games, in Palembang, on Wednesday.

Ethiopian Tsegay wins Delhi half-marathon with course record

Ethiopian Tsegay wins Delhi half-marathon with course record

Rediff.com15 Dec 2013

Ethiopian Atsedu Tsegay demolished the course record to emerge triumphant in the elite men's category, while Florence Kiplagat led a Kenyan clean sweep in the women's event of the Airtel Delhi Half Marathon in New Delhi.

High alert in Gujarat as cyclonic storm Vayu closes in

High alert in Gujarat as cyclonic storm Vayu closes in

Rediff.com12 Jun 2019

Chief Minister Vijay Rupani said people living in the coastal belt would be shifted to safer places.

US Open PIX: Djokovic, Pliskova cruise into second round; Gauff out

US Open PIX: Djokovic, Pliskova cruise into second round; Gauff out

Rediff.com1 Sep 2020

Images from Day 1 of the US Open in New York, on Monday.

Recharged Djokovic ready to switch back on at the Wimbledon

Recharged Djokovic ready to switch back on at the Wimbledon

Rediff.com27 Jun 2015

Defending champion Novak Djokovic's preparations for Wimbledon have been laid back in the extreme.

Del Potro beaten, Nadal thrives in scorching Melbourne

Del Potro beaten, Nadal thrives in scorching Melbourne

Rediff.com16 Jan 2014

Fifth seed Juan Martin Del Potro, whose match was shunted back to the late evening by the disruptions, was the first major casualty of the men's draw when he lostto 62nd ranked Spaniard Roberto Bautista at the Australian Open.

Abrogation of Article 370 damaged India-China relationship

Abrogation of Article 370 damaged India-China relationship

Rediff.com4 Jul 2020

When China protested strongly over the August decision on J&K -- not once but twice -- we ignored it. And to compound matters, we simply turned our back and walked over to the 'Quad' alliance with the US, upgrading it to ministerial level, and thereafter began following the American footfalls on Taiwan and COVID-19 to taunt and humiliate Beijing, observes Ambassador M K Bhadrakumar.

Will these India-China army exercises achieve anything?

Will these India-China army exercises achieve anything?

Rediff.com14 Oct 2015

'The focus on countering terrorism brings to the issue Beijing's non-serious approach in this regard. India's permanent representative at the UN has raised in vain the issue of funding and the release of 26/11 suspect Zaki-ur Rehman Lakhvi. But China has blocked these objections since December 2014 at the UN even after 'highest levels' in India intervened,' notes Srikanth Kondapalli, reviewing the India-China military exercises in Kunming.

Race for Green jacket hots up at Augusta Masters

Race for Green jacket hots up at Augusta Masters

Rediff.com8 Apr 2018

Tiger Woods appears to be unmatchable in appeal, even when he does not play well as at this year's Masters.

10 reasons why you might be losing hair

10 reasons why you might be losing hair

Rediff.com24 Oct 2018

Did you know that losing weight can also cause hair loss?

Aditya Ghosh: 'I have kept an open mind on the future'

Aditya Ghosh: 'I have kept an open mind on the future'

Rediff.com1 May 2018

'You want to be a team that wins the game irrespective of which stadium you are playing in and what the weather conditions may be on that day,' says the outgoing president of IndiGo as he looks back on his eventful tenure.

Extras: Enrique quits as Spain coach for personal reasons

Extras: Enrique quits as Spain coach for personal reasons

Rediff.com19 Jun 2019

News of all that's transpired on and off the football field

How Pragg, 12, became India's youngest Grandmaster

How Pragg, 12, became India's youngest Grandmaster

Rediff.com27 Jul 2018

'It was a big relief to get it out of the way. Now he can concentrate on future progress.'

These INSANE death-defying stunts will leave you gasping!

These INSANE death-defying stunts will leave you gasping!

Rediff.com10 Jul 2015

A look at those who treat the idea of putting their life at risk as FUN!