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Can coachless Indian archers hit bulls-eye at Paris?

Can coachless Indian archers hit bulls-eye at Paris?

Rediff.com21 Jul 2024

Singh's comments come just a day after India's foreign coach Baek Woong Ki was denied accreditation for the Games. The Korean, who had reached the French capital with the Indian team after overseeing its preparation in Marseille, said on Saturday that he "was removed from the Olympic coaching role at a critical time" and will now be flying back to India with his return ticket already booked.

FTAs, reviving exports to be commerce ministry's focus

FTAs, reviving exports to be commerce ministry's focus

Rediff.com18 Jun 2024

Another priority in the first 100 days could be the launch of an e-platform -- Trade Connect -- to help exporters connect with stakeholders of international trade.

Hardik undergoes successful back surgery in London

Hardik undergoes successful back surgery in London

Rediff.com5 Oct 2019

The India all-rounder is expected to be out of action for five months.

Saina hits out at Congress leader for sexist remark

Saina hits out at Congress leader for sexist remark

Rediff.com30 Mar 2024

Shivashankarappa made the controversial remark while addressing Congress party workers at Bunts Bhavan in the district recently.

WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange marries lawyer fiance in London prison

WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange marries lawyer fiance in London prison

Rediff.com23 Mar 2022

Moris, dressed in a wedding gown designed by British designer and Assange supporter Dame Vivienne Westwood, arrived at the prison with her sons and Assange's father Richard and brother Gabriel.

Hockey's 11 heroes turned double Olympic medallists

Hockey's 11 heroes turned double Olympic medallists

Rediff.com9 Aug 2024

The Indian hockey team that won a second successive Olympic bronze for the country here on Thursday featured 11 players, who will come back as two-time medallists from the quadrennial showpiece.

Forget football, these Brits are obsessed with kabaddi!

Forget football, these Brits are obsessed with kabaddi!

Rediff.com26 Mar 2024

Dawtrey said he was planning to quit his job in May and travel to India to train in an academy affiliated with Pro Kabaddi side UP Yoddha.

Hasina's Request On 'Short Notice': MEA

Hasina's Request On 'Short Notice': MEA

Rediff.com6 Aug 2024

'Our border guarding forces have also been instructed to be exceptionally alert in view of this complex situation.'

How this EPL club is helping in COVID-19 battle

How this EPL club is helping in COVID-19 battle

Rediff.com27 Apr 2020

Crystal Palace's chefs will cook 900 meals a week for frontline healthcare workers and vulnerable families in south London during the COVID-19 pandemic, the Premier League club said on Monday. The food will be delivered to doctors and nurses in the National Health Service (NHS), elderly and vulnerable people forced to stay at home, impoverished families and the homeless.

'Anti-India Sentiment Was Extremely High'

'Anti-India Sentiment Was Extremely High'

Rediff.com6 Aug 2024

'In the interim, India will be confronted with anti-India feeling because Sheikh Hasina had India's support.' 'We will have to deal with it, but it will not be a permanent phenomenon.' 'There is substantial goodwill towards India which will stand us in good stead.'

ICC U19 World Cup: Two Indians in match officials' roster

ICC U19 World Cup: Two Indians in match officials' roster

Rediff.com10 Jan 2024

The ICC on Wednesday announced the line-up of match officials for the upcoming U-19 men's World Cup with umpire KNA Padmanabhan and match referee Narayanan Kutty being the two Indian representatives.

A Century Of Inspiring Olympic Moments

A Century Of Inspiring Olympic Moments

Rediff.com26 Jul 2024

From the early pioneers to today's global superstars, the Olympics have captured hearts and minds, shaping cultures and inspiring generations.

Finding food and drink in London

Finding food and drink in London

Rediff.com26 Dec 2020

'London being Tier 2, pubs can serve drinks but only with a 'substantial meal',' sighs Sunanda K Datta-Ray.

Dharamsala Test: Rahul unlikely to play; Bumrah expected to return

Dharamsala Test: Rahul unlikely to play; Bumrah expected to return

Rediff.com28 Feb 2024

Senior India batter KL Rahul is unlikely to feature in the fifth and final Test against England in Dharamsala as he continues to feel sore in his right quadriceps.

Kohli Opts Out Of SA ODIs, T20s

Kohli Opts Out Of SA ODIs, T20s

Rediff.com29 Nov 2023

Virat Kohli has asked to be rested for India's white-ball matches during their tour of South Africa later this month.

Bringing In 2024 Around The World

Bringing In 2024 Around The World

Rediff.com1 Jan 2024

How 2024 arrived the world over.

I could be in England for years, Nirav Modi tells UK court

I could be in England for years, Nirav Modi tells UK court

Rediff.com16 Nov 2023

Nirav Modi, the fugitive diamond merchant wanted in India to stand trial on fraud and money laundering charges, told a UK court on Thursday that he could be in England for years as some ongoing proceedings prevent his extradition. The 52-year-old former billionaire appeared for a hearing at Barkingside Magistrates' Court in east London via video link from Thameside prison in relation legal costs, or fines, amounting to GBP 150,247.00, accrued over his failed extradition appeal proceedings in the London high court. Dressed in a pink prison-issue outfit and sporting a moustache, a plump and bald Nirav addressed the three-member magistrates' bench to reveal that he had complied with the previous court direction to pay in GBP 10,000 per month towards the fines.

Turbulence-hit Singapore Airlines flight dropped 178 ft in 4.6 secs

Turbulence-hit Singapore Airlines flight dropped 178 ft in 4.6 secs

Rediff.com29 May 2024

Investigators found that the aircraft, a Boeing 777-300ER, was flying at its cruise altitude of 37,000 ft south of Myanmar and near an area of developing storms in the afternoon when turbulence started to cause fluctuations between +0.44g and +1.57g for 19 seconds.

WTC Final becomes a do-or-die showdown for Rahane

WTC Final becomes a do-or-die showdown for Rahane

Rediff.com4 Jun 2023

Rahane stands at crossroads in his comeback Test

'We Have An Indian Tiger That Needs To Be Uncaged'

'We Have An Indian Tiger That Needs To Be Uncaged'

Rediff.com10 Oct 2024

'What's sad today is that there are so many people who cannot find work, not because the country is devoid of that opportunity, but because we are not doing enough in the country.'

'Bollywood Won't Revive!'

'Bollywood Won't Revive!'

Rediff.com18 Jul 2024

'People have got into the habit of sitting at home (and watching films).' 'They don't want to watch movies in theatres because they do not want to waste as much as Rs 1,000 on tickets.' 'They feel there is no point in watching a film on the big screen because it will anyway come on OTT in a month's time.'

Olympics: Russell takes 100m hurdles gold by a whisker

Olympics: Russell takes 100m hurdles gold by a whisker

Rediff.com11 Aug 2024

American Masai Russell won the Olympic 100 metres hurdles title in a blanket finish on Saturday.

South Asian origin women unite against 'senseless violence' in Leicester

South Asian origin women unite against 'senseless violence' in Leicester

Rediff.com25 Sep 2022

In a joint appeal on Saturday, the community leaders and local politicians from the eastern England region described Leicester as a great place to live and work and called for solutions to the 'hate-filled violence.'

Coach Dravid ends reign with World Cup high

Coach Dravid ends reign with World Cup high

Rediff.com30 Jun 2024

Rahul Dravid's tenure as India Head Coach, which ended gloriously with the T20 World Cup triumph in Barbados on Saturday, will remain a case study on how to be stately and understated at the same time in modern-day cricket coaching.

15 Times Bollywood Mixed Songs, Sightseeing

15 Times Bollywood Mixed Songs, Sightseeing

Rediff.com6 Jun 2024

As the spirit of summer holiday takes over , here's looking at 15 Hindi songs whose tourist-y picturisation transported us into a feast of sights and sceneries on silver screen.

London knife attack leaves 1 dead, 5 hurt

London knife attack leaves 1 dead, 5 hurt

Rediff.com4 Aug 2016

Scotland Yard said the incident is being treated as possible terror offence.

Dinners At The School On The Hill

Dinners At The School On The Hill

Rediff.com3 Jul 2024

Barnes School, Devlali, is famous for its dal. But everything tastes good in the hill station air and vintage locale.

Briton dead, many hurt as turbulence hits SIA flight; 3 Indians among flyers

Briton dead, many hurt as turbulence hits SIA flight; 3 Indians among flyers

Rediff.com22 May 2024

The airline confirmed that there were injuries onboard, and stated that all "possible assistance" will be provided to the passengers on the aircraft.

Spurs' Son begins three-week military service in South Korea

Spurs' Son begins three-week military service in South Korea

Rediff.com20 Apr 2020

According to a report, the 27-year-old will be exposed to tear gas, go on hikes and receive weapons training during his stint with the marines and is expected to return to London by the end of May.

2 members of S Jaishankar's team to London test Covid positive

2 members of S Jaishankar's team to London test Covid positive

Rediff.com6 May 2021

Two members of the small delegation accompanying External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar to the UK have tested positive for Covid-19, forcing him to rework his official schedule in London.

Making Prabhas And Diljit Dance

Making Prabhas And Diljit Dance

Rediff.com10 Jul 2024

'Diljit and Prabhas are so similar -- very humble, down-to-earth, extremely shy introverts and at the same time, extremely talented guys.'

Shami to likely return for Bangladesh Test series

Shami to likely return for Bangladesh Test series

Rediff.com11 Mar 2024

Rishabh Pant on track for IPL comeback

PIX: Manchester City win record fourth successive EPL title

PIX: Manchester City win record fourth successive EPL title

Rediff.com20 May 2024

Manchester City won an unprecedented fourth straight English top flight title with a 3-1 win over West Ham United.

'Wagh nakh' used by Shivaji to kill Afzal Khan to be brought back from UK

'Wagh nakh' used by Shivaji to kill Afzal Khan to be brought back from UK

Rediff.com8 Sep 2023

The wagh nakh is likely to be housed in the Chhatrapati Shivaji Sanghralaya (museum) in south Mumbai.

PIX: Rain forces stumps on Day 4 as Aus chase 384 for win

PIX: Rain forces stumps on Day 4 as Aus chase 384 for win

Rediff.com30 Jul 2023

IMAGES from Day 5 of the 5th Ashes Test played between England and Australia at The Oval, London, on Sunday.

PIX: Canada win men's sprint relay as US blow it; Chebet double

PIX: Canada win men's sprint relay as US blow it; Chebet double

Rediff.com10 Aug 2024

Images from the athletics action at Stade de France, Saint-Denis, Paris, on Friday.

'I Wanted To Beat People Up...'

'I Wanted To Beat People Up...'

Rediff.com9 Jul 2024

'Suddenly the audience pool feels bigger, like everyone is watching everything now.' 'It's no longer limited in terms of boundaries, like a state or a language.' 'Whether it's a series, a movie or even a Korean film, the audience has access to all of it.' 'Slowly, the boundaries are blurring, so that's great for actors.'

Wimbledon PIX: Djokovic whips Rune; Fritz stuns Zverev

Wimbledon PIX: Djokovic whips Rune; Fritz stuns Zverev

Rediff.com9 Jul 2024

Images from Day 8 of Wimbledon 2024 at The All England Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club in London on Monday.

London to move to highest alert as new Covid variant identified in UK

London to move to highest alert as new Covid variant identified in UK

Rediff.com15 Dec 2020

The health minister said that experts had identified over 1,000 cases with the variant, predominantly in the south of England.

How year's most extravagant wedding was made secure

How year's most extravagant wedding was made secure

Rediff.com14 Jul 2024

Three different invitations were sent out for the wedding and the receptions with top-run guests being sent a large red box that contained an intricate chest incorporating a mini silver temple featuring gold idols of various Hindu deities, including Lord Ganesh, Radha-Krishna, and Goddess Durga.