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IOC president Bach urges Ukraine to drop Paris Olympics boycott threat

IOC president Bach urges Ukraine to drop Paris Olympics boycott threat

Rediff.com9 Feb 2023

Thomas Bach has called on Ukraine to drop threats of a boycott of the 2024 Olympics over the participation of Russian and Belarusian athletes.

Dravid Hits 50! Team India Celebrates

Dravid Hits 50! Team India Celebrates

Rediff.com12 Jan 2023

'Jammy', who scored 63 50s in Tests and 83 50s in ODIs, reached that lifetime milestone on Wednesday, January 11, 2023.

India-made field gun to replace British 25-pounder for R Day's 21-gun salute

India-made field gun to replace British 25-pounder for R Day's 21-gun salute

Rediff.com23 Jan 2023

The vintage artillery with 25-pounder guns that traditionally fires the thundering ceremonial 21-gun salute during the Republic Day celebrations will be replaced by 105 mm Indian field guns this year, as the government makes a further push for its Make in India initiative.

2024 Olympics: Ukraine presses France to ban Russia

2024 Olympics: Ukraine presses France to ban Russia

Rediff.com31 Jan 2023

Ukraine on mission to ban Russia from Paris Olympics

Depth of Indian cricket is incomparable

Depth of Indian cricket is incomparable

Rediff.com29 Jan 2023

The Indian women's team on Sunday lifted its first-ever ICC trophy with a seven-wicket win over England in the U-19 T20 World Cup final.

Flt Lt Komal Will Unfurl Tiranga on Republic Day

Flt Lt Komal Will Unfurl Tiranga on Republic Day

Rediff.com24 Jan 2023

The first generation IAF officer from Haryana will assist President Droupadi Murmu as the supreme commander of India's armed forces unfurls the Tiranga on Republic Day.

Covid positive Renshaw named in Aussie XI

Covid positive Renshaw named in Aussie XI

Rediff.com4 Jan 2023

Australia's opener Matt Renshaw tests positive for COVID-19, will feature in Sydney Test against South Africa

Wearing pheran amid snowfall, Rahul concludes Bharat Jodo Yatra

Wearing pheran amid snowfall, Rahul concludes Bharat Jodo Yatra

Rediff.com30 Jan 2023

Congress leader Rahul Gandhi, who set off a national debate when he walked the Bharat Jodo Yatra in a T-shirt in north India's cold winter, donned a pheran to ward off Kashmir's bone-freezing chill on Monday.

Iran arrests footballers in raid at party

Iran arrests footballers in raid at party

Rediff.com1 Jan 2023

The YJC news agency said the gathering was a birthday party, and added that all those detained had been released except one person, who is not a soccer player.

Amid tussle with Governor, Tamil Nadu govt apprises President

Amid tussle with Governor, Tamil Nadu govt apprises President

Rediff.com12 Jan 2023

DMK Parliamentary Party leader T R Baalu told reporters in New Delhi that Tamil Nadu Law Minister S Regupathy, who led a delegation, handed over to the President what state Chief Minister M K Stalin has 'written', but repeatedly insisted the content of the communication was only known to the CM.

Why Did Shah-Nadda Meet Veep?

Why Did Shah-Nadda Meet Veep?

Rediff.com11 Jan 2023

What some of our leaders were up to on Monday and Tuesday.

World Chess: Iran's Sara Khadem competes without hijab

World Chess: Iran's Sara Khadem competes without hijab

Rediff.com27 Dec 2022

Photos posted by both outlets appeared to show her with no headscarf during the tournament. Khabarvarzeshi also posted a photo of her wearing a headscarf but without saying if it was taken at the same event.

PIX: Ronaldo fires Portugal to win; England ease past Ukraine

PIX: Ronaldo fires Portugal to win; England ease past Ukraine

Rediff.com27 Mar 2023

Cristiano Ronaldo continued his record-breaking form for Portugal as he grabbed two more goals in his country's 6-0 thrashing of Luxembourg in a Euro 2024 qualifier on Sunday.

Singing national anthem made compulsory in all madrassas in UP

Singing national anthem made compulsory in all madrassas in UP

Rediff.com12 May 2022

The registrar of the Uttar Pradesh Madrassa Education Board, SN Pandey, also issued an order to this effect to all the district minority welfare officers on May 9.

PIX: France's World Cup heroes return to acclaim in Paris

PIX: France's World Cup heroes return to acclaim in Paris

Rediff.com20 Dec 2022

France's national soccer team returned from Qatar to the acclaim of huge crowds in Paris on Monday, after their heroic defeat to Argentina in the World Cup final.

Cricketers to wear floppy hats in Warne tribute at MCG Test

Cricketers to wear floppy hats in Warne tribute at MCG Test

Rediff.com19 Dec 2022

Warne had plenty of highlights at the MCG including his Ashes hat-trick in 1994 and his 700th wicket at the ground 12 years later.

Deepika's So So Close To World Cup!

Deepika's So So Close To World Cup!

Rediff.com19 Dec 2022

Bollywood star Deepika Padukone unveiled the FIFA World Cup trophy on Sunday ahead of the final between Argentina and France at the Lusail stadium in Doha.

Deepika, Shah Rukh Get Besharam

Deepika, Shah Rukh Get Besharam

Rediff.com12 Dec 2022

Deepika Padukone and Shah Rukh Khan shared the look from their song Besharam Rang from their upcoming film, Pathaan.

From Kargil To Peace Talks, Musharraf's Strange Legacy

From Kargil To Peace Talks, Musharraf's Strange Legacy

Rediff.com9 Feb 2023

Chastened by the Kargil conflict, Pervez Musharraf will be remembered for gradually lowering the profile of terrorism and seeking a realistically negotiated settlement to the issue of Jammu and Kashmir, notes Ambassador G Parthasarathy, who served as India's high commissioner to Pakistan when Musharraf seized power in a coup in October 1999.

PIX: Morocco, Croatia fans paint the stadium RED

PIX: Morocco, Croatia fans paint the stadium RED

Rediff.com23 Nov 2022

The fans were in full voice during the national anthems and the stadium was bouncing.

LeBron James Makes NBA History

LeBron James Makes NBA History

Rediff.com8 Feb 2023

History was made at the Los Angeles Lakers-Oklahoma City Thunder game at the Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles, February 7, 2023

Prez to lead nation in celebrating R-Day; 6 Agniveers to take part in parade

Prez to lead nation in celebrating R-Day; 6 Agniveers to take part in parade

Rediff.com26 Jan 2023

President Droupadi Murmu will lead the nation in celebrating the Republic Day, and Egypt's President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi will be the chief guest at the ceremonial event.

'Shame to humiliate a man who has given so much'

'Shame to humiliate a man who has given so much'

Rediff.com7 Dec 2022

'Yes, Ronaldo won't play forever, unfortunately he doesn't score goals now, he's old, Portugal doesn't need Ronaldo (clapping emojis).'

FIFA WC: Morocco fans carry their team into last 16

FIFA WC: Morocco fans carry their team into last 16

Rediff.com2 Dec 2022

The din of a concerned crowd transformed into a tumultuous racket when Abdelhamid Sabiri's free kick caught out Thibaut Courtois at his near post and captain Romain Saiss added a slight touch to see Morocco into the lead.

Nora Fatehi Grooves at World Cup!

Nora Fatehi Grooves at World Cup!

Rediff.com1 Dec 2022

The Bollywood actor and dancer grooved to her Light The Sky anthem.

FIFA WC: How distractions took a toll on Iran's campaign

FIFA WC: How distractions took a toll on Iran's campaign

Rediff.com1 Dec 2022

Iran's World Cup campaign was all but finished even before it started.

PICS: US-Iran fans turn up the heat in Qatar

PICS: US-Iran fans turn up the heat in Qatar

Rediff.com30 Nov 2022

The contest between the two nations, who severed ties more than 40 years ago, was being held with increased security to prevent a flare-up over the unrest that has gripped Iran since the death in custody of 22-year-old Mahsa Amini on Sept. 16.

Why Morocco switched goalkeepers before kick off vs Belgium

Why Morocco switched goalkeepers before kick off vs Belgium

Rediff.com27 Nov 2022

Morocco's Bounou felt dizzy but will play against Canada, says team doctor

Security escort fans wearing pro-Iran protest shirt

Security escort fans wearing pro-Iran protest shirt

Rediff.com25 Nov 2022

Same-sex relationships are illegal in Qatar.

Iranian Footballer Arrested For...

Iranian Footballer Arrested For...

Rediff.com25 Nov 2022

Iranian footballer Voria Ghafouri was arrested on Thursday for his criticism of Iran's ayatollahs and mullahs.

FIFA WC: Soccer federations will not be blackmailed

FIFA WC: Soccer federations will not be blackmailed

Rediff.com22 Nov 2022

Simon, who did not specify if he was referring to local organisers or FIFA in his reference to the tournament director, said the other six nations then decided to "show solidarity" and not wear it.

Tchau, Senhor Pele!

Tchau, Senhor Pele!

Rediff.com4 Jan 2023

Emotional crowds bid soccer legend Pele a final farewell on Tuesday

Iranian Women Protest At World Cup

Iranian Women Protest At World Cup

Rediff.com21 Nov 2022

Many Iranian fans on Monday wore t-shirts or waved signs printed with the mantra of the uprising: 'Woman Life Freedom' in the colours of the Iranian national flag.

World Cup: Hajsafi first Iranian player to back protests at home

World Cup: Hajsafi first Iranian player to back protests at home

Rediff.com21 Nov 2022

Defender Ehsan Hajsafi became on Sunday the first member of Iran's national team to speak out from the World Cup in Doha in apparent support of anti-government protests at home, saying players should be the voice of those suffering.

SEE: Gujarat Titans launch anthem 'Aava De'

SEE: Gujarat Titans launch anthem 'Aava De'

Rediff.com25 Mar 2022

The song combines elements from Gujarati culture and the team's ambition

FIFA World Cup: Van Gaal vindicated as Dutch march forth

FIFA World Cup: Van Gaal vindicated as Dutch march forth

Rediff.com3 Dec 2022

News conferences with the combative 71-year-old in Qatar have consisted of Dutch journalists criticising him, and Van Gaal telling them he doesn't care. On Saturday he again let the result rather than the performance do the talking.

World Cup: 'Iran's focus on playing, not political issues'

World Cup: 'Iran's focus on playing, not political issues'

Rediff.com17 Nov 2022

Iran's winger Alireza Jahanbakhsh said on Thursday that the focus of the team will be on the World Cup, not political issues related to the country's nationwide protests.

Aatmanirbharta, Nari Shakti dominate 74th Republic Day parade

Aatmanirbharta, Nari Shakti dominate 74th Republic Day parade

Rediff.com26 Jan 2023

All equipment from the Army which were part of the Republic Day celebrations are made-in-India, Chief of Staff Delhi Area Maj Gen Bhavnish Kumar had earlier said.

FIFA WC: Tunisia go out fighting with win over France

FIFA WC: Tunisia go out fighting with win over France

Rediff.com30 Nov 2022

The Tunisian captain's goal mobilised the French into action, with Deschamps bringing in stars like Kylian Mbappe and Antoine Griezmann to jump-start an attack that had so far been tepid.

Zelenskyy Visits Newly Freed Kherson

Zelenskyy Visits Newly Freed Kherson

Rediff.com15 Nov 2022

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy visited Kherson on Monday, days after his country's military recaptured the city from Russian control, even as Moscow insisted that Kherson remained part of its territory.