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Greek bus hijackers surrender

Greek bus hijackers surrender

Rediff.com16 Dec 2004

The two Albanian hijackers had no explosives on them despite their threats to blow up the bus, the Greek police chief said.

Greeks hail their 'Lions'

Greeks hail their 'Lions'

Rediff.com26 Jun 2004

Many described the victory over France as one of Greece's greatest sporting moments since the ancient Olympics.

SC Bar Association objects to 'radical changes' in Lady Justice statue

SC Bar Association objects to 'radical changes' in Lady Justice statue

Rediff.com24 Oct 2024

The SCBA said it unanimously opposes the proposed museum in the high security zone and pressed the demand for a library and a cafe cum lounge.

Bella Hadid flaunts bikini bod during Greek getaway

Bella Hadid flaunts bikini bod during Greek getaway

Rediff.com1 Aug 2019

Their pics will make you go green with jealousy.

The Greek God in Hema Malini's life

The Greek God in Hema Malini's life

Rediff.com16 Oct 2015

Hema feels her grandson -- daughter Ahana's newborn named Darian -- is a natural heart-breaker.

Greek athlete withdrawn for racist tweet

Greek athlete withdrawn for racist tweet

Rediff.com26 Jul 2012

Greek triple jumper Paraskevi Papachristou was withdrawn from the London Olympics on Wednesday after causing an uproar at home for a tweet slammed as racist, the Greek Olympics team said.

Alcaraz admits: Money motivated my Saudi Arabia trip

Alcaraz admits: Money motivated my Saudi Arabia trip

Rediff.com29 Oct 2024

Carlos Alcaraz reveals prize money attracted him to Saudi's Six Kings Slam

Paris Masters: Alcaraz stunned, Zverev survives scare

Paris Masters: Alcaraz stunned, Zverev survives scare

Rediff.com1 Nov 2024

Carlos Alcaraz failed to reach the Paris Masters quarter-finals after a thrilling 6-1, 3-6, 7-5 defeat to local favourite Ugo Humbert

Greeks defy Europe with overwhelming referendum 'No'

Greeks defy Europe with overwhelming referendum 'No'

Rediff.com6 Jul 2015

The vote leaves Greece in uncharted waters: risking a banking collapse that could force it out of the euro.

Maha Kumbh: 3.5 crore seers, devotees take Amrit Snan

Maha Kumbh: 3.5 crore seers, devotees take Amrit Snan

Rediff.com14 Jan 2025

Seers from various 'akharas' took the first 'Amrit Snan' at the Maha Kumbh on Makar Sankranti on Tuesday as an unbroken stream of people converged at the Triveni Sangam on the occasion with around 3.5 crore devotees taking a dip.

The man the Greeks hate the most

The man the Greeks hate the most

Rediff.com14 Jul 2015

Wolfgang Schauble has done right by the Euro zone, but the Greeks believe that doesn't necessarily mean he has done right by them.

Bailout or not, Greek banks face closures

Bailout or not, Greek banks face closures

Rediff.com9 Jul 2015

A year ago, Greece's bankers thought they were on the cusp of a new era.

ISL: Late heroics by Kerala deny East Bengal in Kochi

ISL: Late heroics by Kerala deny East Bengal in Kochi

Rediff.com23 Sep 2024

Kerala Blasters came back from a goal down to beat East Bengal 2-1 in their Indian Super League (ISL) match at the Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium in Kochi on Sunday.

Independent Greeks stay with Tsipras, give limited bailout backing

Independent Greeks stay with Tsipras, give limited bailout backing

Rediff.com14 Jul 2015

The junior coalition partner of Greek Prime Minister Alexis Tsipras pledged on Tuesday to continue support for the government.

Radhika Apte looks like a Greek goddess

Radhika Apte looks like a Greek goddess

Rediff.com11 Jan 2019

The actor took to Instagram to share pics from a Harper's Bazaar photo shoot, in which she looks like a legit goddess.

Greek athletics federation wants wrestling kept in Games

Greek athletics federation wants wrestling kept in Games

Rediff.com3 Apr 2013

The Greek athletics federation (SEGAS) joined on Tuesday the chorus of opposition to an International Olympic Committee (IOC) executive board recommendation to drop wrestling from the Olympic Games.

Greek wunderkind Tsitsipas knocks out defending champ Federer

Greek wunderkind Tsitsipas knocks out defending champ Federer

Rediff.com20 Jan 2019

Tsitsipas will play 22nd-seeded Spaniard Roberto Bautista Agut for a place in the semi-finals.

Greek sprinters explain to IAAF

Greek sprinters explain to IAAF

Rediff.com18 Dec 2004

Costas Kenteris and Katerina Thanou sent explanations to the IAAF why they missed doping tests at Olympics.

Nations League PIX: England bounce back to down Finland

Nations League PIX: England bounce back to down Finland

Rediff.com14 Oct 2024

England enjoyed a 3-1 victory over Finland thanks to goals from Jack Grealish, Trent Alexander-Arnold and Declan Rice.

Events that shaped Indian businesses in 2024

Events that shaped Indian businesses in 2024

Rediff.com1 Jan 2025

Unprecedented bribery charges, farewells, separation, failed union, monumental mergers and record-breaking IPOs, along with a healthy dose of online happenings in the form of spat and lessons in customer care, corporate India saw it all in 2024.

IOC considering Greek doping probe

IOC considering Greek doping probe

Rediff.com1 Apr 2005

Anthony Quinn And The Kashmiri Anger

Anthony Quinn And The Kashmiri Anger

Rediff.com13 Sep 2024

'We called him Sher-e-Kashmir but we realised he was no lion but a pussycat who surrendered.'

Greek sprinters cleared of doping charges

Greek sprinters cleared of doping charges

Rediff.com18 Mar 2005

Costas Kenteris and Katerina Thanou were cleared of key charges connected with their missing three doping tests including one on the eve of the Athens Olympics.

Why is SC library's 'Lady Justice' statue unique?

Why is SC library's 'Lady Justice' statue unique?

Rediff.com18 Oct 2024

The Supreme Court of India has a new 'Lady Justice' -- a six-foot-tall sculpture in the judges' library holding scales in one hand and the Constitution in the other sans the sword.

PIX: France held goalless by Israel; England cruise

PIX: France held goalless by Israel; England cruise

Rediff.com15 Nov 2024

France qualified for the quarter-finals of the Nations League despite a lacklustre goalless draw against Israel on Thursday.

Paris 2024 Olympics torch lit in ancient Olympia

Paris 2024 Olympics torch lit in ancient Olympia

Rediff.com16 Apr 2024

The torch for the Paris 2024 Olympic Games was lit in ancient Olympia

PIX: Barcelona edge Benfica in a thriller; Liverpool win

PIX: Barcelona edge Benfica in a thriller; Liverpool win

Rediff.com22 Jan 2025

Barcelona's Raphinha scored deep into stoppage time to hand his side a dramatic 5-4 comeback win at Benfica and a place in the Champions League last 16.

Greek PM says Athens ready to return to negotiating table

Greek PM says Athens ready to return to negotiating table

Rediff.com6 Jul 2015

Tsipras said the mandate that Greeks had given him was to reach a viable solution rather than clash with Europe

Four Indian women wrestlers in World Championship finals

Four Indian women wrestlers in World Championship finals

Rediff.com22 Aug 2024

Putting up a dominant show, all four Indian women wrestlers in action, including Aditi Kumari, Neha and Pulkit, got themselves in title contention at the Under-17 World Championships in Amman, Jordan on Wednesday.

Greek finance minister quits after voters reject bailout terms

Greek finance minister quits after voters reject bailout terms

Rediff.com6 Jul 2015

Greek Finance Minister Yanis Varoufakis announced his resignation on Monday, a day after Greeks delivered a resounding 'No' to the conditions of a rescue package.

Greek PM offers conditional okay to bailout, creditors sceptical

Greek PM offers conditional okay to bailout, creditors sceptical

Rediff.com1 Jul 2015

Tsipras asked to keep a discount on value added tax for Greek islands, stretch out defence spending cuts and delay the phasing out of an income supplement to poorer pensioners

Ruud defeats Tsitsipas to win Barcelona Open

Ruud defeats Tsitsipas to win Barcelona Open

Rediff.com21 Apr 2024

Casper Ruud gained sweet revenge over Stefanos Tsitsipas as he beat the Greek fifth seed 7-5, 6-3 to win the Barcelona Open on Sunday.

Greek parliament approves bailout measures as Syriza fragments

Greek parliament approves bailout measures as Syriza fragments

Rediff.com16 Jul 2015

Energy Minister Panagiotis Lafazanis and Deputy Labour Minister Dimitris Stratoulis also voted against the package.

Greek PM Tsipras faces key bailout vote test today

Greek PM Tsipras faces key bailout vote test today

Rediff.com22 Jul 2015

It's hoped the negotiations can be wrapped up by August 20.

No Greek tragedy here: Korakaki takes gold, second medal

No Greek tragedy here: Korakaki takes gold, second medal

Rediff.com10 Aug 2016

Greek shooter Anna Korakaki took the gold medal in the women's 25 metre pistol event on Tuesday, two days after she won a bronze and became the first woman to win a medal in shooting for Greece.

Greek players, Chinese reporters robbed

Greek players, Chinese reporters robbed

Rediff.com11 Jun 2010

Three Greek World Cup players had money stolen from their hotel rooms and Chinese journalists were robbed at gunpoint, officials said on Thursday.

PIX: Nargis Fakhri's GREAT Greek holiday!

PIX: Nargis Fakhri's GREAT Greek holiday!

Rediff.com8 Sep 2016

The beach baby had a great time, as the pictures will say!

IOC chief praises Greeks

IOC chief praises Greeks

Rediff.com9 Aug 2004

Greek League says suspension of matches a 'grave danger' to clubs

Greek League says suspension of matches a 'grave danger' to clubs

Rediff.com13 Mar 2018

Greece's top division on Tuesday opposed the suspension of all Superleague soccer fixtures over crowd trouble, saying it threatened the clubs' very existence.

Shamed Greek sprinters tested by WADA

Shamed Greek sprinters tested by WADA

Rediff.com7 Dec 2004

Costas Kenteris and Katerina Thanou were among a group of Greek athletes to be tested by doctors from WADA.