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PHOTOS: Moments that stood out at the Rio Olympics!

PHOTOS: Moments that stood out at the Rio Olympics!

Rediff.com   22 Aug 2016

Here is a flashback of the top moments from the just concluded quadrennial Games...

Rio Olympics: Stunning sporting moments

Rio Olympics: Stunning sporting moments

Rediff.com   22 Aug 2016

After the curtain have come down here are some of the stunning moments from the Rio Olympics that made everyone stand and cheer.

Rio Games: Tracking Sindhu's march to India's Olympic history

Rio Games: Tracking Sindhu's march to India's Olympic history

Rediff.com   19 Aug 2016

India's PV Sindhu scripted history by becoming the first Indian shuttler to reach the final at the Olympics when she shocked Japan's Nozomi Okuhara in straight games in the women's singles at the Rio Games on Thursday.

Rio Olympics: India's schedule for Friday, August 19

Rio Olympics: India's schedule for Friday, August 19

Rediff.com   19 Aug 2016

The Indian contingent's schedule at the Rio Olympics for Friday.

'Sakshi is a reminder of what can happen if you don't kill a girl child'

'Sakshi is a reminder of what can happen if you don't kill a girl child'

Rediff.com   18 Aug 2016

"Admirable preparation by wrestler Sakshi Malik for the Rio Olympics. My best wishes are with her," Prime Minister Narendra Modi took to Twitter to congratulate her.

PIX: When an Olympic runner stopped to help competitor...

PIX: When an Olympic runner stopped to help competitor...

Rediff.com   17 Aug 2016

This was a moment that helped to restore faith in the ideals of sportsmanship.

Srikanth, Sindhu only bright spots as India suffer more humiliation on Day 10

Srikanth, Sindhu only bright spots as India suffer more humiliation on Day 10

Rediff.com   16 Aug 2016

A recap of the performance by Indian athletes on Day 10 at the Rio Olympics on Monday

PHOTOS: Bolt celebrates with other champs!

PHOTOS: Bolt celebrates with other champs!

Rediff.com   15 Aug 2016

Jamaica's Usain Bolt roared into Olympic history, capturing an unprecedented third consecutive 100 metres with a time of 9.81 seconds on Sunday to confirm his place in the greatest athletes.

Rio Olympics: India's schedule for Monday, August 15

Rio Olympics: India's schedule for Monday, August 15

Rediff.com   15 Aug 2016

India's schedule on Day 10 of the 2016 Olympic Games in Rio de Janeiro, on Monday.

Why THIS picture went viral today...

Why THIS picture went viral today...

Rediff.com   13 Aug 2016

Joseph Schooling, a bespectacled lad of 13, posing beside Phelps.

Men's hockey: India will face Belgium in quarters

Men's hockey: India will face Belgium in quarters

Rediff.com   13 Aug 2016

The Belgians finished first in pool A and hence will be teamed against India.

In PIX: Michael Phelps, the father...

In PIX: Michael Phelps, the father...

Rediff.com   10 Aug 2016

Michael Phelps shared the limelight with his three month old son Boomer.

Bindra, Jwala slam Shobhaa De for mocking India's athletes in Rio

Bindra, Jwala slam Shobhaa De for mocking India's athletes in Rio

Rediff.com   9 Aug 2016

Shobhaa De took to Twitter to post a harsh and stinging message for the Indian athletes currently competing at the Rio Olympic Games.

Rio Olympics: India's schedule for Tuesday, August 9

Rio Olympics: India's schedule for Tuesday, August 9

Rediff.com   9 Aug 2016

The Indian contingent's schedule at the Rio Olympics for Tuesday.

Here's why Phelps has those big red circles all over his back

Here's why Phelps has those big red circles all over his back

Rediff.com   8 Aug 2016

It might look like a giant case of chicken pox but in fact the most decorated swimmer, Michael Phelps, is hoping these spots will lead him to innumerable podiums at the Rio Olympics.

Rio Olympics: India's schedule for Monday, August 8

Rio Olympics: India's schedule for Monday, August 8

Rediff.com   8 Aug 2016

The Indian contingent's schedule at the Rio Olympics for Monday.

5 talking points from Rio Olympics Opening Ceremony

5 talking points from Rio Olympics Opening Ceremony

Rediff.com   6 Aug 2016

The Rio 2016 Olympics have opened with a colourful and pulsating ceremony at Maracana stadium on Friday night.

Watch: Bindra leads India at Parade of Nations in Rio

Watch: Bindra leads India at Parade of Nations in Rio

Rediff.com   6 Aug 2016

Beijing Olympics gold medalist Abhinav Bindra, who is competing in his fifth Games, led the Indian contingent at the parade of nations during the Open Ceremony of the Rio Olympics on Friday night.

PHOTOS: Rio 2016 flag bearers

PHOTOS: Rio 2016 flag bearers

Rediff.com   6 Aug 2016

Rediff.com presents the most popular flag bearers. Take a look...

First Look: What the Indian contingent will wear at the Games Opening

First Look: What the Indian contingent will wear at the Games Opening

Rediff.com   5 Aug 2016

Rediff.com presents the attire of the Indian Contingent for the Opening Ceremony at the Rio Olympics 2016.