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Hassan breaks women's mile World record; Gatlin fastest

Hassan breaks women's mile World record; Gatlin fastest

Rediff.com13 Jul 2019

Sifan Hassan of the Netherlands broke the 23-year-old women's mile world record on Friday when she clocked four minutes 12.33 seconds in a race dedicated to former American runner Gabe Grunewald, who died from cancer last month at the age of 32.

All You Need To Know About Paris 2024 Olympics

All You Need To Know About Paris 2024 Olympics

Rediff.com17 Jul 2024

Here is all the info one needs about the Paris 2024 Olympics: the dates, the venues, the opening ceremony, new sports and security issues.

Fishing boat with 173 kg hashish worth Rs 60 cr seized off Guj coast, 5 held

Fishing boat with 173 kg hashish worth Rs 60 cr seized off Guj coast, 5 held

Rediff.com29 Apr 2024

The ICG and Gujarat Anti-Terrorist Squad apprehended the fishing boat in a joint operation in the high seas on Sunday afternoon, the coast guard said in a release in Ahmedabad.

PIX: Mbappe double lifts Real Madrid to win; PSG, Bayern win

PIX: Mbappe double lifts Real Madrid to win; PSG, Bayern win

Rediff.com2 Sep 2024

Two goals from Luis Diaz and one from Mohamed Salah helped Liverpool stroll to a 3-0 victory at Manchester United.

'Aim to reach 1 billion tonnes coal output by FY 2027'

'Aim to reach 1 billion tonnes coal output by FY 2027'

Rediff.com21 Jul 2024

'With the deployment of a higher degree of mechanisation, awarding contractual mining to MDOs and operational efficiency, we feel confident of achieving the desired target.'

Robust production, new initiatives to drive growth for Coal India

Robust production, new initiatives to drive growth for Coal India

Rediff.com10 Jul 2024

Coal India looks set to achieve its 2024-25 (FY25) production targets. If it can achieve its aim of ramping up Fuel Supply Agreement (FSA) and e-auction volumes, along with cost-saving, evacuation and infrastructure-improvement projects, the company could maintain its momentum as a critical infrastructure and core industry performer. Analysts estimate e-auction volumes of 108 million tonnes (MT) in FY25 and 120 MT for FY26, which is encouraging given the premium of e-auction prices which are consistently over 50 per cent higher than FSA.

Aadhaar-based PDS reforms fail the last-mile test

Aadhaar-based PDS reforms fail the last-mile test

Rediff.com25 Mar 2018

Last-mile verification with Aadhaar-Based Biometric Authentication have the worst record among other options available to check PDS pilferage. So the Centre's insistence on that option is bewildering, says Reetika Khera.

'Why Do We Need Cities Where People Travel Long Distances?'

'Why Do We Need Cities Where People Travel Long Distances?'

Rediff.com11 Apr 2024

'In the larger cities, we can see that 12%-20% of the population making use of the metros. I don't think it is happening in the smaller cities.'

Australia's Gabba to be rebuilt for 2032 Games?

Australia's Gabba to be rebuilt for 2032 Games?

Rediff.com8 Feb 2024

'We believe there are other, more creative solutions than rebuilding the Gabba for the Games which provide a legacy for our sports and even greater access for fans to an exceptional Olympic and Paralympic Games.'

How Mrunal Prepared For Family Star

How Mrunal Prepared For Family Star

Rediff.com14 Apr 2024

Her new film with Vijay Deverakonda may not have fared well but Family Star is still very close to Mrunal Thakur's heart.

Trump shooter identified, opened fire from 120 metres away

Trump shooter identified, opened fire from 120 metres away

Rediff.com15 Jul 2024

Thomas Matthew Cooks was planted on the roof of a manufacturing plant located over 130 yards away from the stage at Butler Farm Show grounds, the New York Post reported, citing sources.

'Pitch kaisa hain?': India tackle unknown Caribbean surfaces

'Pitch kaisa hain?': India tackle unknown Caribbean surfaces

Rediff.com17 Jun 2024

Rohit's pitch inquiry, Kohli and Jadeja bat with high intensity

'Crazy' Opening Ceremony To Kick-off Paris Olympics

'Crazy' Opening Ceremony To Kick-off Paris Olympics

Rediff.com26 Jul 2024

Up to three billion people are expected to tune in for the opening ceremony in Paris.

Dhanya, The Girl With The Beautiful Smile

Dhanya, The Girl With The Beautiful Smile

Rediff.com29 Mar 2024

She likes her glamorous side but confesses that she is 'always traditional at heart'.

First batch of Indian military personnel leave Maldives

First batch of Indian military personnel leave Maldives

Rediff.com11 Mar 2024

There was no immediate confirmation from India's defence ministry on the withdrawal of the first batch of Indian military personnel from the Maldives as reported by the media in Maldives.

Euro: Rice confident of England riding the momentum

Euro: Rice confident of England riding the momentum

Rediff.com9 Jul 2024

England's attacking line has spluttered at Euro 2024, with Jude Bellingham and Phil Foden showing only flashes of their club form and their usual penetrating runs into the box have been lacking.

Investors going beyond wallet businesses into last mile solutions

Investors going beyond wallet businesses into last mile solutions

Rediff.com21 Jun 2018

Mobile payments alone gathered close to $1.51 billion in the year 2017 through 13 rounds of funding, according to data compiled by Tracxn

When I Took A Boat Holiday

When I Took A Boat Holiday

Rediff.com11 Jul 2024

The best way to really take in the English countryside is to go narrowboating.

Indian civilian team in Maldives to replace military personnel

Indian civilian team in Maldives to replace military personnel

Rediff.com28 Feb 2024

There are 88 military personnel manning the three Indian platforms that have been providing humanitarian and medical evacuation services to the people of the Maldives for the last few years using two helicopters and a Dornier aircraft.

How GenZ, Millennials Can Co-Exist At Work

How GenZ, Millennials Can Co-Exist At Work

Rediff.com1 Aug 2024

Gen Z, don't shy away from expressing your ideas, and millennials, be receptive to new perspectives, suggests Sonica Aron, founder of the HR consultancy firm, Marching Sheep.

New entity likely to develop last-mile port connectivity

New entity likely to develop last-mile port connectivity

Rediff.com28 Aug 2014

The proposal, in preliminary stages, is likely to be finalised within a couple of months.

'FAME must include tractors and LCVs'

'FAME must include tractors and LCVs'

Rediff.com15 Jun 2024

'The scheme excludes tractors, light commercial vehicles, and medium and heavy commercial vehicles.'

As India pulls out, China moves into Maldives with free military aid

As India pulls out, China moves into Maldives with free military aid

Rediff.com4 Mar 2024

China on Monday signed a defence cooperation agreement with the Maldives to provide free military assistance to foster "stronger" bilateral ties with Male, weeks after President Mohamed Muizzu set a deadline for the withdrawal of the first group of Indian military personnel from his island nation.

1st group of Indian troops to be sent before March 10: Maldives Prez

1st group of Indian troops to be sent before March 10: Maldives Prez

Rediff.com5 Feb 2024

The President He said his administration will not allow any State agreements that may compromise the country's sovereignty, The Edition newspaper reported.

Dom's Take: Climate Change: Miles To Go!

Dom's Take: Climate Change: Miles To Go!

Rediff.com2 Nov 2021

Dominic Xavier offers his take on the likely outcome of the COP26 summit despite the grand promises and declarations to end climate change.

Navy deploys frontline destroyers, frigates in Arabian Sea

Navy deploys frontline destroyers, frigates in Arabian Sea

Rediff.com1 Jan 2024

The Indian Navy has deployed task groups comprising frontline destroyers and frigates in the central and north Arabian Sea and augmented its force levels in the region to undertake maritime security operations in view of recent attacks on commercial vessels in key shipping lanes.

WI pacer Shamar Joseph's contract upgraded after dazzling debut

WI pacer Shamar Joseph's contract upgraded after dazzling debut

Rediff.com2 Feb 2024

CWI also handed 25-year-old Barbados fast bowler Chemar Holder a franchise contract.

No Indian troops, not even in civilian clothing to remain in Maldives: Prez

No Indian troops, not even in civilian clothing to remain in Maldives: Prez

Rediff.com5 Mar 2024

The President stated that due to his government's success in expelling Indian troops from the country, people who spread false rumours, are attempting to twist the situation, a news portal Edition.mv reported.

Tum Mile banned in Gujarat?

Tum Mile banned in Gujarat?

Rediff.com17 Nov 2009

Many multiplexes and theatres in Gujarat refrained from screening Mahesh Bhatt's Tum Mile following a demand by the Mahagujarat Janta Party (MJP) for state-wide ban on it, while at other places party workers forced closure of the film shows.

Maldives govt takes impeachment rule revision to SC

Maldives govt takes impeachment rule revision to SC

Rediff.com31 Jan 2024

The attorney general's office filed the case on Sunday, the same day when clashes broke out in the House between pro-government MPs and opposition lawmakers following differences over the approval of four members of his cabinet.

Delhi civic body acts as Danish envoy flags trash-filled road on social media

Delhi civic body acts as Danish envoy flags trash-filled road on social media

Rediff.com9 May 2024

In the video, Svane, standing in the middle of the lane, points to the trash and construction debris strewn along both sides of it.

'Ambulance couple' go the extra mile to help during Covid

'Ambulance couple' go the extra mile to help during Covid

Rediff.com15 May 2021

Himanshu and Twinkle Kalia spend their days ferrying the ill to hospital, fetching medicines, arranging funerals and sometimes stepping in to perform last rites too.

Review: Tum Mile is engaging

Review: Tum Mile is engaging

Rediff.com13 Nov 2009

The film's true strength lies in the combined appeal and compelling performances of Emraan Hashmi and Soha Ali Khan.

Breast cancer survivor to run London marathon topless

Breast cancer survivor to run London marathon topless

Rediff.com18 Apr 2024

The 50-year-old breast cancer survivor runs topless to help erase the stigma around the disease

Paris 2024 Olympics Opening Ceremony Plans Unveiled

Paris 2024 Olympics Opening Ceremony Plans Unveiled

Rediff.com8 Mar 2024

Paris 2024 opening ceremony to start at 7.30 p.m. local time

'BJP Did Hit Wicket With 400 Paar'

'BJP Did Hit Wicket With 400 Paar'

Rediff.com11 Jun 2024

'Akhilesh Yadav made voters think why is the BJP asking for 400 paar.' 'They understood his words and believed the BJP wanted 400 paar only to demolish the Constitution and end reservations.'

Chinese vessel near Male as India, Lanka, Maldives begin trilateral drill

Chinese vessel near Male as India, Lanka, Maldives begin trilateral drill

Rediff.com22 Feb 2024

India has expressed concern about the movement of the Xiang Yang Hong 03 vessel in Indian Ocean waters and also prevailed on Sri Lanka to refuse permission for the ship to dock at Colombo port.

Miles bought from Kingfisher: Banks have nowhere to fly

Miles bought from Kingfisher: Banks have nowhere to fly

Rediff.com13 Mar 2012

Banks stuck with miles purchased from Kingfisher Airlines, halt fresh buys

Kohli feeds off criticism, says De Villiers

Kohli feeds off criticism, says De Villiers

Rediff.com22 May 2024

Kohli has amassed 708 runs for Royal Challengers Bangalore in the season

The UFO At Rashtrapati Bhavan!

The UFO At Rashtrapati Bhavan!

Rediff.com13 Jun 2024

One would have expected Rashtrapati Bhavan and not the Delhi police to settle the Unidentified Feline Object issue. In its absence, the four legged-visitor spanned in imagined identity, anything from a domestic cat familiar with the palatial surroundings to a swashbuckling Puss in Boots visiting from the outside or indeed a Bagheera from Jungle Book, notes Shyam G Menon.