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IOA's 'poor administration' costs India archery coach

IOA's 'poor administration' costs India archery coach

Rediff.com20 Jul 2024

Denied accreditation, India's Korean archery coach says he won't continue after contract expiry

UK polls: Record 26 Indian-origin MPs elected to House of Commons

UK polls: Record 26 Indian-origin MPs elected to House of Commons

Rediff.com5 Jul 2024

Navendu Mishra (Stockport) and Nadia Whittome (Nottingham East) were among the other Labour MPs re-elected with convincing majorities.

EPL PIX: Manchester United rally to beat City; Chelsea win

EPL PIX: Manchester United rally to beat City; Chelsea win

Rediff.com16 Dec 2024

Manchester City have now won only once in 11 games in all competitions.

15 STUNNING Wildlife Photos

15 STUNNING Wildlife Photos

Rediff.com19 Sep 2024

A sneak peek of some extraordinary entries for the 60th annual Wildlife Photographer of the Year event.

Kohinoor to be displayed as 'symbol of conquest' in London

Kohinoor to be displayed as 'symbol of conquest' in London

Rediff.com16 Mar 2023

The controversial colonial-era Kohinoor diamond claimed by India is to be cast as a symbol of conquest as part of a new display of Britain's Crown Jewels at the Tower of London set to open to the public in May.

Delhi drug bust: Police says kingpin has Cong links

Delhi drug bust: Police says kingpin has Cong links

Rediff.com4 Oct 2024

Delhi Police on Thursday arrested another person in connection with the city's biggest-ever drug haul with investigators finding that the main accused had alleged links with leaders of a national political party, officials said.

Kohli thanks Mumbai Police for 'phenomenal job'

Kohli thanks Mumbai Police for 'phenomenal job'

Rediff.com5 Jul 2024

All-rounder Ravindra Jadeja also posted a similar note of thanks for the police force.

South Korean Park to get London Games medal: Source

South Korean Park to get London Games medal: Source

Rediff.com12 Feb 2013

South Korean footballer Park Jong-woo will receive his bronze medal from the 2012 London Olympics despite triggering a diplomatic row in a match against Japan, an Olympic source told Reuters on Tuesday.

Hasina to stay in Delhi 'for a little while', says her son

Hasina to stay in Delhi 'for a little while', says her son

Rediff.com7 Aug 2024

Hasina's plan to travel to London has hit a roadblock following the United Kingdom's hesitation to provide her refuge.

Wimbledon PIX: Defending champ Vondrousova beaten in Round 1

Wimbledon PIX: Defending champ Vondrousova beaten in Round 1

Rediff.com3 Jul 2024

IMAGES from Day 2 of the Wimbledon Championships, at the All England Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club, London, on Tuesday.

PIX: China's Ma Long hits 6; makes Olympics Table Tennis history

PIX: China's Ma Long hits 6; makes Olympics Table Tennis history

Rediff.com10 Aug 2024

On Friday Ma, one of the true greats in Table Tennis, wrote his name into the history books by becoming China's most decorated Olympian with six golds in all, dating back to the London 2012 Games.

Olympics: France's Riner reigns supreme with 4th gold

Olympics: France's Riner reigns supreme with 4th gold

Rediff.com3 Aug 2024

The 35-year-old is judo's most decorated athlete at the Olympics with six medals.

Pak origin man convicted of murdering Indian restaurateur in UK

Pak origin man convicted of murdering Indian restaurateur in UK

Rediff.com13 Sep 2024

Khalid was on Wednesday found guilty of murdering Pattabhiraman following a trial at Reading Crown Court that lasted 28 days.

Global Chess: Mumba Masters upset leaders Alaskan Knights

Global Chess: Mumba Masters upset leaders Alaskan Knights

Rediff.com10 Oct 2024

In a surprising turn of events, Mumba Masters defeated tournament leaders PBG Alaskan Knights, denying them direct qualification to the finals of the Tech Mahindra Global Chess League in London on Wednesday.

South Africa claim series over Windies with big win

South Africa claim series over Windies with big win

Rediff.com11 Mar 2023

South Africa had set the tourists an improbable 391 for victory on day four but skittled them out for 106 in 35.1 overs

UK's Superdry to sell South Asia IP assets to Reliance for 40 million pounds

UK's Superdry to sell South Asia IP assets to Reliance for 40 million pounds

Rediff.com4 Oct 2023

UK fashion retailer Superdry on Wednesday said it will sell its intellectual property assets in South Asia to Reliance Retail for 40 million pounds (Rs 402 crore) through a joint venture. Superdry, whose fashion line mostly includes sweatshirts, hoodies and jackets, will own 24 per cent of the joint venture while Reliance Retail, India's largest retailer, will have the remaining 76 per cent. Under the agreement, Superdry's brand IP assets in South Asia will be permanently transferred to the new JV entity.

India's Deepti Sharma gears up for WT20 World Cup

India's Deepti Sharma gears up for WT20 World Cup

Rediff.com21 Aug 2024

Change of T20 World Cup venue won't impact our preparation: Deepti Sharma

Who is Sana Makbul?

Who is Sana Makbul?

Rediff.com27 Jun 2024

She's inside the Bigg Boss OTT house, ready to charm everyone.

Heartbreak for Manu, misses Olympics hat-trick

Heartbreak for Manu, misses Olympics hat-trick

Rediff.com3 Aug 2024

Manu Bhaker narrowly missed out on the bronze medal as she finished fourth in the women's 25m pistol event, at the Paris Olympics on Saturday.

Shardul Thakur out for three months after foot surgery

Shardul Thakur out for three months after foot surgery

Rediff.com12 Jun 2024

The 32-year-old shared a post-surgery photo on his Instagram page.

India to play two-day day-night tour match in Australia

India to play two-day day-night tour match in Australia

Rediff.com16 Aug 2024

Johnson sidelined for Aus tour of UK

In-form Crouser eyes shot put record at Olympic tune-up event

In-form Crouser eyes shot put record at Olympic tune-up event

Rediff.com19 Jul 2024

'I feel good and I'm rounding into shape ahead of the Olympics.'

Ek Hasina Thi: End Of An Era In Bangladesh

Ek Hasina Thi: End Of An Era In Bangladesh

Rediff.com5 Aug 2024

As news of Hasina's departure spread, hundreds broke into Hasina's residence, vandalising and looting the interiors, providing dramatic expression to the anti-government protests that have killed more than 100 people in the last two days. At the centre of people anger is the Hasina government's controversial quota system reserving 30 per cent jobs for families of veterans who fought the 1971 liberation war. With volatile crowds taking to the streets -- some clambering on Hasina's father and Bangladesh founder Sheikh Mujibur Rahman's statue and smashing it with hammers in a lasting image underscoring the fickleness of history -- Army chief General Waqar-uz-Zaman announced that the 76-year-old prime minister has resigned.

New skipper Salima ready for European leg of Pro League after SA 'lessons'

New skipper Salima ready for European leg of Pro League after SA 'lessons'

Rediff.com17 May 2024

Indian women's hockey team's new captain Salima Tete hopes to utilise the "valuable lessons" learnt from the recent home series against South Africa to make a fresh start in the European leg of the FIH Pro League, beginning in Antwerp, Belgium on Wednesday.

Olympiad gold-medallist Vantika's next big move!

Olympiad gold-medallist Vantika's next big move!

Rediff.com12 Oct 2024

Vantika Agrawal, 21, is aiming to become a Grandmaster, which could happen as early as next year.

100 Indian Elephants March To New York

100 Indian Elephants March To New York

Rediff.com5 Sep 2024

Why is the Big Apple welcoming our pachyderms? And how is India teaching the world about living with wildlife?

London blasts: 9 more held

London blasts: 9 more held

Rediff.com28 Jul 2005

British police on Thursday arrested nine men in south London in connection with the investigation into the failed attacks on the city last week.

UK PM calls emergency meet amid unprecedented rioting

UK PM calls emergency meet amid unprecedented rioting

Rediff.com5 Aug 2024

British Prime Minister Keir Starmer has called an emergency COBRA meeting of senior ministers and police chiefs at 10 Downing Street in London on Monday after a weekend of riots across several cities in the country, which he termed a 'far-right thuggery' that will face the full force of the law.

First day of England v South Africa washed out

First day of England v South Africa washed out

Rediff.com8 Sep 2022

England won the toss and put South Africa in to bat only for a shower to sweep in and put a stop to proceedings

A captain's gamble: How Sri Lanka outwitted England at The Oval

A captain's gamble: How Sri Lanka outwitted England at The Oval

Rediff.com10 Sep 2024

'Pathum Nissanka is easily one of the best batters to have come out of Sri Lanka in the recent past and he has delivered once again,' he tweeted with an applause emoji.

PIX: England on top after debutant Atkinson rips through Windies

PIX: England on top after debutant Atkinson rips through Windies

Rediff.com11 Jul 2024

England were in command on 30/1 at tea after bowling West Indies out for 121 on the opening day of the first Test.

'Critics Wait 20 Years To Like My Films'

'Critics Wait 20 Years To Like My Films'

Rediff.com28 Oct 2024

'Whenever people say to me that all my work looks unique, I say to them originality is the art of concealing your source.' 'You can't see the sources that I take from because usually, they are Indian.' 'But then Indians don't find my work Indian.'

Final Olympics for These Great Athletes

Final Olympics for These Great Athletes

Rediff.com25 Jul 2024

The big names who will be bidding for a podium finish before bidding farewell...

Do We Need Atmashakti At Work?

Do We Need Atmashakti At Work?

Rediff.com15 Oct 2024

'Alongside economic growth and the Asian century, stress has become an Asian caravan.' 'But stress doesn't arrive in one's country as invitation to taste exhaustion. It comes dressed as a challenge.' 'Its evangelists ask: Are you man enough to shoulder stress?' points out Shyam G Menon.

Arjun Tendulkar Catches Up With A Lady In London

Arjun Tendulkar Catches Up With A Lady In London

Rediff.com29 Jun 2022

Danielle Wyatt first met Arjun when he was 10.

London pulls out all stops for Queen's lying-in-state

London pulls out all stops for Queen's lying-in-state

Rediff.com14 Sep 2022

The UK capital on Wednesday unleashed a major operation to manage the several thousands of people expected to queue over the next few days to pay their respects to Queen Elizabeth II as she lies in state at Westminster Hall.

India abstains from UNGA resolution on Russian aggression against Ukraine

India abstains from UNGA resolution on Russian aggression against Ukraine

Rediff.com12 Jul 2024

India has abstained in the UN General Assembly on a resolution that demanded that Russia immediately cease its aggression against Ukraine and urgently withdraw its military and other unauthorised personnel from the Zaporizhzhia nuclear power plant.

'Savour this moment, you've earned it!'

'Savour this moment, you've earned it!'

Rediff.com30 Jul 2024

The cricket fraternity, including new T20 skipper Suryakumar Yadav and new head coach Gautam Gambhir, also joined in to congratulate the duo.

Indian dies after racial attack in London

Indian dies after racial attack in London

Rediff.com8 Sep 2009

An elderly man of Indian origin succumbed to his injuries on Monday, a week after a shocking race attack by a gang of schoolboys outside a mosque in south London. The attack took place when Kolkata-born Ekram ul Haque, 67, was battered to the ground in front of his five-year-old grand-daughter, while he was returning from a local mosque on August 31.The attackers, who were black and wore hooded tops, are believed to be as young as 12, according to a media report.

Why 27,000 Litres Of Ganga Jal Was Carried to London

Why 27,000 Litres Of Ganga Jal Was Carried to London

Rediff.com6 May 2023

When Jaipur's Maharaja Madho Singh was invited to attend King Edward VII's coronation in 1902, he chartered a ship for Rs 15 lakh for the journey. He also carried 27,000 litres of Ganga jal on board. Prakash Bhandari recalls the maharaja's voyage to attend a British monarch's coronation on a day when Charles III will be crowned king at Westminster Abbey.