News for 'opening ceremonies'

T20 World Cup Final: National treasure Bumrah once-in-a-generation bowler: Suryakumar

T20 World Cup Final: National treasure Bumrah once-in-a-generation bowler: Suryakumar

Rediff.com9 Mar 2026

India captain Suryakumar Yadav lauded Jasprit Bumrah as a 'national treasure' following their victory against New Zealand in the T20 World Cup in Ahmedabad on Sunday.

Double-Decker Buses Set To Boost Delhi Tourism

Double-Decker Buses Set To Boost Delhi Tourism

Rediff.com2 Mar 2026

The 63-seater open-top bus, manufactured by Ashok Leyland's arm Switch Mobility, was gifted to the city's tourism department as a corporate social responsibility initiative.

Alia Bhatt Looks Stunning At BAFTA

Alia Bhatt Looks Stunning At BAFTA

Rediff.com23 Feb 2026

'One of the things I love about cinema is that you don't have to have one language to truly enjoy cinema.'

LA Olympics chief Wasserman denies Epstein ties

LA Olympics chief Wasserman denies Epstein ties

Rediff.com2 Feb 2026

Casey Wasserman has apologised for emails with convicted sex trafficker Ghislaine Maxwell Games and denied any relationship with late financier sex offender Jeffrey Epstein

BCCI incorporates strict guidelines for IPL Opening Ceremony

BCCI incorporates strict guidelines for IPL Opening Ceremony

Rediff.com16 Feb 2017

The Indian Cricket Board has incorporated strict guidelines in their 19-page 'Request For Proposals' (RFP) from interested companies.

Tarique Rahman Sworn In As Bangladesh PM

Tarique Rahman Sworn In As Bangladesh PM

Rediff.com18 Feb 2026

Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla and Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri attended the swearing-in ceremony.

BCCI to honour Roger Binny, Rahul Dravid, Mithali Raj with Lifetime Achievement Awards

BCCI to honour Roger Binny, Rahul Dravid, Mithali Raj with Lifetime Achievement Awards

Rediff.com14 Mar 2026

Batting great Rahul Dravid, 1983 World Cup winner Roger Binny and women's cricket legend Mithali Raj will be bestowed with the Colonel C K Nayudu Lifetime Achievement Award on Sunday.

Meadow, cows, cricket for Olympic opening ceremony

Meadow, cows, cricket for Olympic opening ceremony

Rediff.com12 Jun 2012

Film maker Danny Boyle, artistic director of the London 2012 Olympic Games opening ceremony which takes place on July 27, said on Tuesday he wants to recreate a classic rural idyll for the opening scene of the three-hour event.

Omar Abdullah terms IPL opening ceremony 'tacky'

Omar Abdullah terms IPL opening ceremony 'tacky'

Rediff.com4 Apr 2012

Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah was not impressed by the opening ceremony of Indian Premier League's fifth edition and termed the show as 'tacky'.

Flag bearers for Opening Ceremony

Flag bearers for Opening Ceremony

Rediff.com13 Aug 2004

The names of flag bearers in order of the country's entry into the Olympic stadium.

Spotted! Aishwarya Rai Bachchan at CWG Opening Ceremony!

Spotted! Aishwarya Rai Bachchan at CWG Opening Ceremony!

Rediff.com24 Jul 2014

Aishwarya Rai Bachchan was at the opening of the Commonwealth Games in Glasgow.

Iran-Israel Conflict Halts Dubai Weddings

Iran-Israel Conflict Halts Dubai Weddings

Rediff.com13 Mar 2026

With Gulf countries emerging as popular destinations for Indian weddings and pre-wedding shoots, the March-April season had seen a flurry of bookings.

Amit Shah likely to reply to debate on motion against Speaker Birla

Amit Shah likely to reply to debate on motion against Speaker Birla

Rediff.com9 Mar 2026

Union Home Minister Amit Shah is expected to respond to the debate on the no-confidence motion against Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla, following allegations of partisan conduct. The motion, moved by opposition members, questions Birla's impartiality and handling of House proceedings.

Opening ceremony London 2012 celebrated with a doodle!

Opening ceremony London 2012 celebrated with a doodle!

Rediff.com27 Jul 2012

As the world's greatest sporting event is all set to go underway, the search engine giant celebrates it with a doodle.

Why captains will give IPL opening ceremony a miss

Why captains will give IPL opening ceremony a miss

Rediff.com21 Mar 2018

It is learnt that all eight captains will do a special video shoot on April 6 and leave for their respective cities that very evening itself.

Anger over opening ceremony 'leak'

Anger over opening ceremony 'leak'

Rediff.com26 Jul 2004

Athens Olympics officials were angered by a British newspaper report claiming to reveal details of the opening ceremony on August 13.

Why there's uncertainty around Neeraj Chopra's season opener

Why there's uncertainty around Neeraj Chopra's season opener

Rediff.com3 Jan 2026

Chopra focussing on rehabilitation of his back injury, season opener not known yet: Sumariwalla

Was Abhishek Sharma unwell? Surya drops big hint

Was Abhishek Sharma unwell? Surya drops big hint

Rediff.com8 Feb 2026

A fit-again all-rounder Washington Sundar will link up with the Indian squad in New Delhi ahead of the Namibia game on February 12, skipper Suryakumar Yadav said after the team's 29-run win against the USA in the T20 World Cup in Mumbai on Saturday.

ISL Opening Ceremony: Aishwarya, Alia steal the show

ISL Opening Ceremony: Aishwarya, Alia steal the show

Rediff.com4 Oct 2015

Bollywood stars' Aishwarya Rai Bachchan and Alia Bhatt's breathtaking moves mesmerised the spectators during a short opening ceremony to kick off the second season of Indian Super League (ISL), in Chennai, on Saturday

Japan's indigenous Ainu dance dropped from opening ceremony

Japan's indigenous Ainu dance dropped from opening ceremony

Rediff.com21 Feb 2020

Ainu dancers were told there wasn't room to fit the dance into the July 24 performance

Shivam Dube: Unsung Hero of World Cup Triumph

Shivam Dube: Unsung Hero of World Cup Triumph

Rediff.com9 Mar 2026

Shivam Dube's consistent and crucial contributions often went unnoticed during India's victorious T20 World Cup campaign, despite his significant impact on the team's success.

T20 World Cup: Any Doubts About Sanju Being A Match Winner?

T20 World Cup: Any Doubts About Sanju Being A Match Winner?

Rediff.com2 Mar 2026

When the script of the match was leading towards a sad ending for his team, Sanju Samson played that unhurried knock, exactly what was needed at that moment.

Why India's Japan Connection Is Important

Why India's Japan Connection Is Important

Rediff.com7 Mar 2026

In a region increasingly shaped by competition and coercion, such collaboration strengthens security without confrontation, builds capacity without dependency and promotes order without domination, points out Dr Kumar.

India's Davis Cup Heroes Felicitated After Dutch Win

India's Davis Cup Heroes Felicitated After Dutch Win

Rediff.com18 Feb 2026

The Delhi Lawn Tennis Association (DLTA) felicitated the Indian Davis Cup team for their victory over the Netherlands in the Davis Cup.

Tokyo opening ceremony will not be flashy; 6 Indian officials to be allowed

Tokyo opening ceremony will not be flashy; 6 Indian officials to be allowed

Rediff.com21 Jul 2021

Tokyo's grand opening on Friday will have none of that splendour or grandiosity.

PIX: Diplomacy under microscope at Winter Olympics Opening Ceremony

PIX: Diplomacy under microscope at Winter Olympics Opening Ceremony

Rediff.com9 Feb 2018

The Winter Olympics sparked to life in a vivid, colourful ceremony of fire and ice in South Korea

AO 2026: 'Djokovic, what you're doing is really inspiring'

AO 2026: 'Djokovic, what you're doing is really inspiring'

Rediff.com1 Feb 2026

Carlos Alcaraz praised Novak Djokovic as an inspiration and gave a shout-out to compatriot Rafa Nadal after downing the Serbian great in four sets on Sunday to claim his first Australian Open title.

Sochi Games Opening Ceremony: Who said What

Sochi Games Opening Ceremony: Who said What

Rediff.com8 Feb 2014

Russia President Vladimir Putin said the most important words -- "I declare the 22nd Olympic Winter Games open."

T20 World Cup: Surya's Knock: Poetry Under Pressure

T20 World Cup: Surya's Knock: Poetry Under Pressure

Rediff.com8 Feb 2026

Suryakumar Yadav's batting was a lesson on how to bat under pressure while the other reputed batters fell one by one at the other end.

Sonia slams Centre's silence on Khamenei's killing

Sonia slams Centre's silence on Khamenei's killing

Rediff.com3 Mar 2026

Sonia Gandhi has criticised the Modi government's silence on the assassination of Iran's Supreme Leader, arguing it raises doubts about India's foreign policy direction and credibility.

Dazzling opening ceremony launches IPL-V

Dazzling opening ceremony launches IPL-V

Rediff.com3 Apr 2012

A spectacular mix of Bollywood razzmatazz and high-octane performances by international stars were the highlights of a glittering opening ceremony that set the ball rolling for the fifth edition of the IPL in Chennai on Tuesday night.

Hrithik, Anushka shine in glittering IPL opening ceremony

Hrithik, Anushka shine in glittering IPL opening ceremony

Rediff.com8 Apr 2015

Even as rain continued unabated spectators were glued to their seats hoping the downpour will subside and the evening's proceedings, to be hosted by Bollywood star Saif Ali Khan, will get underway. Finally, it did.

Explained: What athletes can and cannot say at the Olympics

Explained: What athletes can and cannot say at the Olympics

Rediff.com12 Feb 2026

The ejection of Ukrainian skeleton racer Vladyslav Heraskevych from the Winter Games over his "helmet of remembrance" has put the spotlight on rules over where athletes are not allowed to express themselves on political matters at the Olympics.

SUPER SHOTS from the IPL 6 opening ceremony

SUPER SHOTS from the IPL 6 opening ceremony

Rediff.com3 Apr 2013

The opening ceremony of the sixth edition of the Indian Premier League was a breathtaking magnum opus. Rediff.com gives you a quick recap of how the opening ceremony panned out.

Meet India's flag-bearer for Asian Games opening ceremony

Meet India's flag-bearer for Asian Games opening ceremony

Rediff.com10 Aug 2018

Star javelin thrower Neeraj Chopra was named the Indian contingent's flag-bearer for the Asian Games opening ceremony to be held on August 18 in Jakarta.

FACTBOX: Some statistics for Olympic opening ceremony

FACTBOX: Some statistics for Olympic opening ceremony

Rediff.com13 Jun 2012

Danny Boyle, the British film maker in charge of the opening ceremony at this year's Olympic Games in London, unveiled plans for the event on Tuesday.

T20 World Cup: Pakistan skipper sends spin warning to NZ

T20 World Cup: Pakistan skipper sends spin warning to NZ

Rediff.com18 Feb 2026

Pakistan captain Salman Agha expressed confidence in his team's spinners after their victory over Namibia in the T20 World Cup, highlighting Sahibzada Farhan's century and Usman Tariq's bowling.

IPL opening ceremony funds donated to CRPF, Armed Forces

IPL opening ceremony funds donated to CRPF, Armed Forces

Rediff.com23 Mar 2019

The Committee of Administrators (CoA), running the BCCI, had decided to cancel the glitzy opening ceremony in the wake of the Pulwama terror attack last month in which 40 CRPF personnel were killed.

Dhankhar At World Cup Opening Ceremony

Dhankhar At World Cup Opening Ceremony

Rediff.com21 Nov 2022

The vice president was in Doha to attend the inauguration of the FIFA World Cup.

In favela above opening ceremony, pride and disappointment

In favela above opening ceremony, pride and disappointment

Rediff.com6 Aug 2016

Residents of the Mangueira favela or slum, which overlooks the Maracana Stadium where the 2016 Olympic opening ceremony was held, expressed a mix of pride and disappointment as the Games opened in Rio de Janeiro on Friday.