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Paris Olympics: Dhiraj, Ankita shine as archers secure quarters berths

Paris Olympics: Dhiraj, Ankita shine as archers secure quarters berths

Rediff.com25 Jul 2024

Debutant Ankita Bhakat left behind seasoned campaigners like Deepika Kumar to emerge as the best-placed Indian archer at 11th in the women's individual recurve qualification.

Olympic Qualifiers: Four Indian pugilists register convincing wins

Olympic Qualifiers: Four Indian pugilists register convincing wins

Rediff.com30 May 2024

India's Sachin Siwach (57kg), Sanjeet Kumar (92kg), Amit Panghal (51kg) and Jaismine (women's 57kg) took another step towards Paris Olympic qualification as they registered convincing victories over their respective opponents to advance in the Boxing World Qualifiers in Bangkok on Thursday.

'Modi running around saying he has been offered 2036 Games'

'Modi running around saying he has been offered 2036 Games'

Rediff.com12 Aug 2024

French organisers turned Paris into an open-air Olympic playground where everyone was invited, with or without a ticket.

How To Study At Aston University on A Scholarship

How To Study At Aston University on A Scholarship

Rediff.com29 Mar 2024

Aston University is offering a scholarship worth 10,000 pounds towards tuition fees for one-year postgraduate-level courses to one student from India, Pakistan or Vietnam.

Meet Suhagan Chudail

Meet Suhagan Chudail

Rediff.com8 May 2024

Ananya drops a picture... Huma gets clicked by Akshay... Divyanka votes...

Euro 24: Watch Out For These Youngsters!

Euro 24: Watch Out For These Youngsters!

Rediff.com18 Jun 2024

Several players across the continent are poised to make a name for themselves on the international stage.

Trump plans to scrap preferential trade status for India, Turkey

Trump plans to scrap preferential trade status for India, Turkey

Rediff.com5 Mar 2019

In a letter to Speaker of the US House of Representatives Nancy Pelosi, Trump said he was determined that New Delhi had "not assured" the US that it would "provide equitable and reasonable access" to the markets of India.

PICS: Late Conceicao goal gives Portugal win over Czechs

PICS: Late Conceicao goal gives Portugal win over Czechs

Rediff.com19 Jun 2024

Images from the Euro 2024 Group F match between Portugal and the Czech Republic at Leipzig stadium, Germany, on Tuesday.

UK and Ireland to host Euro 2028

UK and Ireland to host Euro 2028

Rediff.com11 Oct 2023

Euro 2028 will be the largest major sporting event the UK and Ireland have jointly staged. It will be held in 10 stadia, including Wembley in London, the National Stadium of Wales in Cardiff, Hampden Park in Glasgow and Dublin's Aviva Stadium.

India all set to overtake Japan as 4th largest economy by 2025, predicts Amitabh Kant

India all set to overtake Japan as 4th largest economy by 2025, predicts Amitabh Kant

Rediff.com12 May 2024

Citing various macroeconomic parameters that are doing pretty well, India's G20 Sherpa and former CEO of Niti Aayog Amitabh Kant projected that the country is all set to overtake Japan as 4th largest economy in the world by 2025. The size of India's GDP is currently ranked 5th, after the US, China, Germany, and Japan. It overtook the UK in 2022.

Why Indian archers are strong medal contenders at Olympics

Why Indian archers are strong medal contenders at Olympics

Rediff.com11 May 2024

'The frequent coaching camps... too are contributing to the cause, and constant collaboration is only helping the team get that elusive medal at the Olympics.'

After Hagia Sophia, Turkey turns another museum into mosque

After Hagia Sophia, Turkey turns another museum into mosque

Rediff.com22 Aug 2020

In 1511 The Chora Church was converted into a mosque and in 1958 it was opened as a museum to the public.

Political Actors Use Religion To Align Their Politics

Political Actors Use Religion To Align Their Politics

Rediff.com23 Jan 2024

The rulers of the day need to be sensitive and involved in managing the identities of sacred spaces and the ongoing dialogues about the past in diverse societies, suggests Colonel Nikhil Apte (retd).

Archery WC: India shock Olympic champs Korea for recurve gold

Archery WC: India shock Olympic champs Korea for recurve gold

Rediff.com28 Apr 2024

India secured one of their biggest triumphs in archery as the men's recurve team of Dhiraj Bommadevara, Tarundeep Rai and Pravin Jadhav stunned reigning Olympic champions South Korea to win the gold medal at the ongoing World Cup Stage 1 in Shanghai on Sunday.

Trump imposes sanctions on Turkey, says prepared to 'swiftly destroy' its economy

Trump imposes sanctions on Turkey, says prepared to 'swiftly destroy' its economy

Rediff.com15 Oct 2019

The order gives the state and treasury departments authority to consider and impose sanctions on individuals, entities or associates of the Turkish government involved in actions that endanger civilians or lead to the further deterioration of peace, security and stability in northeast Syria.

24 killed, hundreds injured as train derails in Turkey

24 killed, hundreds injured as train derails in Turkey

Rediff.com9 Jul 2018

As many as 362 passengers and six train staff were on board at the time of the incident.

The man Turkey believes orchestrated the coup

The man Turkey believes orchestrated the coup

Rediff.com16 Jul 2016

Fethullah Gulen's movement has been feared by some for its ability to mobilize considerable resources and for its influence among decision-makers

Why India-Turkey ties won't transform overnight

Why India-Turkey ties won't transform overnight

Rediff.com1 May 2017

Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan's has been trying to mollycoddle India with sweet nothings while having a very close relationship with Pakistan.

PIX: Ronaldo nets 700th career goal; France held by Turkey

PIX: Ronaldo nets 700th career goal; France held by Turkey

Rediff.com15 Oct 2019

Ukraine advanced to the Euro 2020 finals after an impressive first half helped them to a 2-1 home win over Portugal, whose talismanic captain Cristiano Ronaldo scored his 700th career goal.

Indian tourists cancel Turkey plans

Indian tourists cancel Turkey plans

Rediff.com9 Jun 2013

Travel companies have been seeing cancellations and enquiries on safety issues are piling up.

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.

Indian compound mixed team enters final

Indian compound mixed team enters final

Rediff.com24 May 2024

Jyothi Surekha Vennam and Priyansh advanced to the compound mixed team final, confirming India's second medal, while Deepika Kumari brightened the country's gloomy recurve campaign, reaching to her second successive Archery World Cup semifinals after her comeback in the Stage 2 of the event, in Yecheon on Friday.

Dorsa Yavarivafa: From fleeing Iran to Paris Olympics

Dorsa Yavarivafa: From fleeing Iran to Paris Olympics

Rediff.com23 May 2024

Yavarivafa would be jailed three times -- once entirely alone for a day, crying and taken from her mother -- before she made it to Birmingham, England at the end of 2019 and finally found a home.

Turkey squad

Turkey squad

Rediff.com5 Jun 2008

Turkey squad penpix for Euro 2008

Tour operators brace for hit after Turkey attack

Tour operators brace for hit after Turkey attack

Rediff.com30 Jun 2016

In 2015, 130,000 Indians visited Turkey.

Turkey hold Brazil goalless

Turkey hold Brazil goalless

Rediff.com6 Jun 2007

Brazil drew 0-0 with Turkey in a friendly international on Tuesday.

Neeraj Chopra prioritises training over stardom

Neeraj Chopra prioritises training over stardom

Rediff.com9 May 2024

Neeraj Chopra on Thursday acknowledged that his stardom sometimes comes in the way of training and competing in India.

Might not have to wait till Olympics... could breach the 90m mark before that: Neeraj

Might not have to wait till Olympics... could breach the 90m mark before that: Neeraj

Rediff.com11 Apr 2024

Olympic gold-medallist javelin thrower Neeraj Chopra is aiming to breach the 90m mark before the Paris Olympics and says the way his preparations are going, it could happen anytime soon.

COVID: Passengers from EU, Turkey, UK banned

COVID: Passengers from EU, Turkey, UK banned

Rediff.com16 Mar 2020

After a meeting of the Group of Ministers on coronavirus, the government has proposed a set of social distancing measures to be in force till March 31, the officials told reporters.

India No. 1 in ODIs, T20Is; Australia top Test rankings

India No. 1 in ODIs, T20Is; Australia top Test rankings

Rediff.com3 May 2024

India may have lost the ODI World Cup final to Australia but have increased their lead over them from three to six points, leading the table with 122 points.

148 Indian children, 38 officials in Turkey safe: MEA

148 Indian children, 38 officials in Turkey safe: MEA

Rediff.com16 Jul 2016

Turkey is witnessing violence after an attempted military coup.

Turkey coach rues missed chance in Croatia defeat

Turkey coach rues missed chance in Croatia defeat

Rediff.com12 Jun 2016

Turkey coach Fatih Terim was left to rue a missed chance in the first half of their Euro 2016 Group D defeat by Croatia, which he believes would have changed the outcome of Sunday's match.

Soccer: Turkish club president punches ref, arrested

Soccer: Turkish club president punches ref, arrested

Rediff.com12 Dec 2023

Koca entered the field and hit Meler when the final whistle blew after Rizespor scored a 97th minute equaliser in the 1-1 draw at Eryaman Stadium, footage from state broadcaster TRT showed.

Indian Army's field hospital in quake-hit Turkey becomes operational

Indian Army's field hospital in quake-hit Turkey becomes operational

Rediff.com9 Feb 2023

A field hospital set up by the Indian Army in Hatay province of quake-ravaged Turkiye has become operational with surgical and emergency wards to provide succour to the affected people, days after a 7.8-magnitude earthquake and several powerful aftershocks hit that country.

10 Indians stuck, 1 missing in quake-hit Turkey: Govt

10 Indians stuck, 1 missing in quake-hit Turkey: Govt

Rediff.com8 Feb 2023

India has already sent relief materials to Turkiye in four military transport aircraft.

Islamic State claims responsibility for Turkey club attack

Islamic State claims responsibility for Turkey club attack

Rediff.com2 Jan 2017

In a statement, the terror group said, "In continuation of the blessed operations that Islamic State is conducting against the protector of the cross, Turkey, a heroic soldier of the caliphate struck one of the most famous nightclubs where the Christians celebrate their apostate holiday."

Turkey detains over 6,000 after failed coup

Turkey detains over 6,000 after failed coup

Rediff.com17 Jul 2016

"The clean-up operations are continuing," he was quoted as saying by the state-run Anadolu news agency.

Turkey honours Rabindranath Tagore

Turkey honours Rabindranath Tagore

Rediff.com18 Sep 2003

Vajpayee, on the third day of his visit to Turkey, inaugurated the 'Rabindranath Tagore Avenue' and unveiled the Nobel laureate's bust at a ceremony in Ankara.

Russia, Israel normalise ties with Turkey; Putin calls Erdogan

Russia, Israel normalise ties with Turkey; Putin calls Erdogan

Rediff.com29 Jun 2016

The breakthrough phone call by Putin to Erdogan came after the Turkish strongman on Monday sent a letter to the Kremlin leader that Moscow said contained an apology.

Is India Still A Democracy?

Is India Still A Democracy?

Rediff.com3 Jun 2024

Today in 2024, the BJP jails its opponents during an election and still believes, or at least wants us to believe, that it is only following the rules of democracy, asserts Aakar Patel.