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How Amazon Works With Indian Railways

How Amazon Works With Indian Railways

Rediff.com13 Oct 2023

'Building a whole product with the railways was challenging; we had to figure out how to load and unload a train when it stops for only about five minutes at a station.' 'We also helped them understand the revenues this would generate for them.'

Swimming Worlds: Sun wins 400, Horton refuses podium

Swimming Worlds: Sun wins 400, Horton refuses podium

Rediff.com21 Jul 2019

Touching home in a time of 3:42.44, Sun held off a storming swim from Olympic champion Horton, who had failed to even qualify for the event at the Australian trials but was added to the squad as a discretionary pick.

Only 10, she is the youngest ever at the World Swimming Cships!

Only 10, she is the youngest ever at the World Swimming Cships!

Rediff.com7 Aug 2015

Alzain Tareq finished a distant last among the 64 competitors in the women's 50-metre butterfly, reaching the end of the pool in a time of 41.13 seconds but the Bahraini says she wants to swim at the Rio Olympics

Firms focus on employee fitness

Firms focus on employee fitness

Rediff.com12 Jan 2006

A love story in an autorickshaw

A love story in an autorickshaw

Rediff.com4 Mar 2004

Fear of the unknown: Locked-down athletes face mental health challenge

Fear of the unknown: Locked-down athletes face mental health challenge

Rediff.com8 Apr 2020

When Olympic swimming champion Kyle Chalmers completed what he knew would be his final training session before the coronavirus shutdown, his overwhelming feelings were of sadness and the fear of what was to come. Many athletes are putting a brave face on the lockdown, converting garages and bedrooms into home gymnasiums and posting cheerful videos of themselves on social media keeping fit by "bench-pressing" their children.

Shikha Tandon qualifies for Athens

Shikha Tandon qualifies for Athens

Rediff.com25 Oct 2003

The Karnataka lass achieved the Olympic qualifying time while claiming the silver in the women's 50 metres freestyle at the Afro Asian games.

Rijiju announces guidelines for sporting activates to resume

Rijiju announces guidelines for sporting activates to resume

Rediff.com18 May 2020

Sports Minister Kiren Rijiju said activities will be conducted in sports complexes and stadia strictly in accordance with Ministry of Home Affairs guidelines.

3 held for installing camera in ladies room

3 held for installing camera in ladies room

Rediff.com13 Sep 2003

Their intended target were the girls using the changing room of the swimming pool in a reputed school in Pune.

Poncha sinks jr Nat. mark

Poncha sinks jr Nat. mark

Rediff.com24 Jun 2003

The 16-year-old Karnataka swimmer, who returned from Perth last week, set a new 200 metres individual medley mark in the National aquatic championships.

Now, an apartment comes with Rs 100-cr price tag!

Now, an apartment comes with Rs 100-cr price tag!

Rediff.com31 Mar 2015

The 10,000-square feet top-floor apartment is being sold by Raheja Developers.

Asian Games: India's Schedule on September 29

Asian Games: India's Schedule on September 29

Rediff.com28 Sep 2023

Following is India's schedule at the Asian Games in Hangzhou on Friday, September 29.

Now, 6-star luxury hotels!

Now, 6-star luxury hotels!

Rediff.com16 Dec 2004

For the super rich who feel five star luxuries are too less, hoteliers in United States are rolling out a new class of six-star hotels.

Photos: Soni sizzles as swim records sink at the Games

Photos: Soni sizzles as swim records sink at the Games

Rediff.com2 Aug 2012

Nathan Adrian took out the Missile by a fingertip. Daniel Gyurta and Rebecca Soni took down two more world records at the pool.

Hoogie, Popov out of 50m freestyle

Hoogie, Popov out of 50m freestyle

Rediff.com19 Aug 2004

The Olympic 100 freestyle champion and world champion foundered in Thursday's heats.

Swimming legend Phelps to take break after drunken driving arrest

Swimming legend Phelps to take break after drunken driving arrest

Rediff.com5 Oct 2014

US swimmer Michael Phelps, the most decorated Olympian of all time, said on Sunday he would take a break from swimming and undergo treatment after his recent arrest for drunken driving.

Locked-down athletes face mental health challenge

Locked-down athletes face mental health challenge

Rediff.com10 Apr 2020

Health experts warn that a prolonged isolation could take a big mental toll on people whose livelihoods and self esteem are intrinsically linked to competition. Frustration at the confinement has already spilled over on occasion, with high profile soccer players getting into hot water for breaching government orders on social distancing by hosting parties and drinking sessions.

'Kerala CM, ministers shameless': Guv steps up attack

'Kerala CM, ministers shameless': Guv steps up attack

Rediff.com13 Dec 2023

The Governor and the ruling LDF in the state have been at loggerheads since the Supreme Court verdict quashing the reappointment of Gopinath Ravindran as VC of Kannur University and berating the Left government for its "unwarranted intervention" in the matter.

Rolling Stones murder mystery

Rolling Stones murder mystery

Rediff.com18 May 2004

A film on guitarist Brian Jones is expected to prove that he was murdered.

US swimmer saved from drowning by coach

US swimmer saved from drowning by coach

Rediff.com23 Jun 2022

Anita Alvarez was in danger of drowning after losing consciousness in the pool

Paralyzed swimmer Arlen ruled ineligible for Paralympic Games

Paralyzed swimmer Arlen ruled ineligible for Paralympic Games

Rediff.com17 Aug 2013

The International Paralympic Committee has ruled 18-year-old paralyzed swimmer Victoria Arlen as ineligible to participate in the upcoming World Championships in Montreal, after finding that her injury might not be permanent.

Swimmers continue to sink

Swimmers continue to sink

Rediff.com6 Dec 2006

None of the Indian swimmers managed to qualify for the finals of their respective events at the Asian Games.

Mayor hints at unlocking Mumbai by February-end

Mayor hints at unlocking Mumbai by February-end

Rediff.com8 Feb 2022

It is good news for all. Everything must resume as soon as possible, Kishori Pedenkar said.

Budget 2018-19:What's costlier, what's cheaper

Budget 2018-19:What's costlier, what's cheaper

Rediff.com1 Feb 2018

Many imported things became costlier as Finance Minister Arun Jaitley on Thursday hiked customs duties on these products in the Union Budget 2018-19.

How to beat the heat, Bollywood style!

How to beat the heat, Bollywood style!

Rediff.com11 Apr 2019

Some cool ideas coming your way!

Stylish yet comfy! Anushka's maternity looks

Stylish yet comfy! Anushka's maternity looks

Rediff.com7 Oct 2020

It's time to drool over Anushka Sharma's maternity wardrobe.

India's Paralympians shatter records, defy limits

India's Paralympians shatter records, defy limits

Rediff.com8 Sep 2024

India's para-athletes, defying physical limitations, showcased exceptional determination in their recent Paralympic campaign, contributing to a historic medal haul of 29.

With President ready to quit, Lanka army chief urges people for peace

With President ready to quit, Lanka army chief urges people for peace

Rediff.com10 Jul 2022

Thousands of irate anti-government protesters in Sri Lanka on Saturday stormed into embattled President Rajapaksa's official residence in central Colombo's high-security Fort area after breaking the barricades, as they demanded his resignation over the island nation's worst economic crisis in recent memory.

Check out India's schedule on Day 7 of Asian Games

Check out India's schedule on Day 7 of Asian Games

Rediff.com24 Sep 2023

Following is the schedule of Indian contingent on Day 7 of the Asian Games:

Deadpool & Wolverine Review: Awesome Twosome

Deadpool & Wolverine Review: Awesome Twosome

Rediff.com25 Jul 2024

Deadpool & Wolverine is an example of confident film-making and unbridled enthusiasm to show what the Deadpool franchise means for its fans, observes Mayur Sanap.

Ex-Chelsea defender Luiz makes pledge of virginity

Ex-Chelsea defender Luiz makes pledge of virginity

Rediff.com20 May 2015

David Luiz, former Chelsea defender, has revealed that he is a virgin and will wait until he is married he is married.

Headed to Maldives? Take a cruise!

Headed to Maldives? Take a cruise!

Rediff.com4 Nov 2016

Starting this December, for the first time ever, travellers will be able to embark on a cruise from India.

Unlock 4: What opens and what remains shut

Unlock 4: What opens and what remains shut

Rediff.com29 Aug 2020

New guidelines of "unlock" were released on Saturday by the government which will ease more restrictions, including metro trains which will be allowed to restart in a phased manner from September 7.

Summer pics: 'Water, the life saviour'

Summer pics: 'Water, the life saviour'

Rediff.com29 Apr 2016

Readers share their unusual summer photos.

Lockdown extended in Maharashtra's Amravati city

Lockdown extended in Maharashtra's Amravati city

Rediff.com27 Feb 2021

Lockdown in Amravati city in Maharashtra was extended for a week on Saturday in view of the coronavirus situation, while restrictions were also imposed for the weekend in Nagpur, Buldhana and Yavatmal.

Recreational cricket set to resume in England from July 11

Recreational cricket set to resume in England from July 11

Rediff.com4 Jul 2020

The British government said on Friday that recreational cricket which has been suspended due to the COVID-19 pandemic will be allowed to resume from July 11. Prime Minister Boris Johnson said he would set out a timetable next week for when amateur cricket can return as well as the reopening of indoor gyms and swimming pools which were closed due to the coronavirus lockdown.

Prague celebrates end of COVID-lockdown with huge dinner party!

Prague celebrates end of COVID-lockdown with huge dinner party!

Rediff.com2 Jul 2020

Thousands of guest sat at the table set up on the famous Charles Bridge in Prague on Tuesday sharing food and drinks they had brought from home.

How do you celebrate Holi? Tell us

How do you celebrate Holi? Tell us

Rediff.com9 Mar 2017

Tell us how you celebrate the festival of colours.

David Hockney painting sells for $90.3 million, a record for a living artist

David Hockney painting sells for $90.3 million, a record for a living artist

Rediff.com16 Nov 2018

The 1972 painting, "Portrait of an Artist (Pool with Two Figures)," broke the record for the most expensive piece of art sold at auction by a living artist.

What happens when a champion swimmer returns to pool...

What happens when a champion swimmer returns to pool...

Rediff.com17 Apr 2015

Olympic swimming champion Phelps wins 100m butterfly in racing return.