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When fans boo their own players....

When fans boo their own players....

Rediff.com14 Aug 2020

Players from both teams took a knee in solidarity with the Black Lives Matter movement before Wednesday's game at Toyota Stadium in Frisco, Texas, but their gesture was overshadowed by booing from a small section of fans.

This is how couples are saying 'I do' amid pandemic

This is how couples are saying 'I do' amid pandemic

Rediff.com1 May 2020

Love is in the air this spring, even with the coronavirus pandemic. Countless weddings have been postponed, but people are still getting married; although with adjustments to accommodate social distancing and other restrictions. Here are some ways couples are exchanging their wedding vows.

India vs Aus, Pink-ball Test: Images from Day 1

India vs Aus, Pink-ball Test: Images from Day 1

Rediff.com17 Dec 2020

Images from Day 1 of the pink-ball first Test between Australia and India, in Adelaide, on Thursday.

Baseball season hits snag due to COVID-19

Baseball season hits snag due to COVID-19

Rediff.com27 Jul 2020

The Miami Marlins, who opened their season on Friday in Philadelphia, were scheduled to return home on Sunday ahead of their scheduled Monday home opener but put off traveling after a number of their players tested positive for the virus.

Gasly wins astonishing Italian Grand Prix

Gasly wins astonishing Italian Grand Prix

Rediff.com6 Sep 2020

The Renault Formula One team will be renamed Alpine F1 from 2021, competing in French colours to showcase the carmaker's sportscar brand, new company CEO Luca de Meo announced on Sunday.

Osaka in no mood to back down on support for Black Lives Matter

Osaka in no mood to back down on support for Black Lives Matter

Rediff.com10 Jun 2020

Naomi Osaka has faced a backlash on social media after throwing her support behind the Black Lives Matter (BLM) protests in the wake of the death of George Floyd, an unarmed black man who died in police custody on May 25.

Why can't people stand up for national anthem for 52 seconds: Anupam Kher

Why can't people stand up for national anthem for 52 seconds: Anupam Kher

Rediff.com30 Oct 2017

"People never complain about standing in serpentine queues at hotels, ticket counters or any other place. But, they cannot spare 52 seconds to the tune of the national anthem in respect of their country," he said, while attending an event.

'He brought a smile to audiences watching his shows'

'He brought a smile to audiences watching his shows'

Rediff.com1 Jun 2020

'You could see the purity of Wajid's soul when he talked to kids on reality shows.'

Hamilton's raised fist revives memories of Mexico 1968

Hamilton's raised fist revives memories of Mexico 1968

Rediff.com13 Jul 2020

'It is going to be a lifelong thing for me.'

China's parliament approves controversial Hong Kong security bill

China's parliament approves controversial Hong Kong security bill

Rediff.com28 May 2020

The new law permits for the first time Chinese security agencies to open their establishments and operate in Hong Kong.

The school building is shut, but the school is in session.

The school building is shut, but the school is in session.

Rediff.com10 Jul 2020

Online teaching may not be popular with many, but it is here to stay, for sure. The sooner we accept this, the better, notes Abhijit Masih.

Do Modi-Shah understand Punjab politics?

Do Modi-Shah understand Punjab politics?

Rediff.com10 Dec 2020

The Sikhs love a good fight, and that's what the Modi government has given them.

US Vice Prez exits NFL game after players kneel during anthem

US Vice Prez exits NFL game after players kneel during anthem

Rediff.com9 Oct 2017

When the national anthem was played before the start of the game, some 49ers knelt while some Colts, their arms locked, wore black T-shirts with the words "We Will" on the front and "Stand for equality, justice, unity, respect, dialogue, opportunity" on the back.

National Anthem in cinemas: Centre urges SC to modify order, forms panel

National Anthem in cinemas: Centre urges SC to modify order, forms panel

Rediff.com8 Jan 2018

The committee has to consider a wide range of issues relating to the national anthem, and have extensive discussions with various ministries.

Latest on Trump-NFL anthem row: Team owners 'afraid of their players'

Latest on Trump-NFL anthem row: Team owners 'afraid of their players'

Rediff.com28 Sep 2017

President Donald Trump said he believes that owners of National Football League teams are afraid of their players, his latest criticism of NFL players kneeling during the US national anthem at games to protest racial disparities in the country.

Trump calls for ban on kneeling during anthem

Trump calls for ban on kneeling during anthem

Rediff.com26 Sep 2017

Trump ramped up his fight with the National Football League on Tuesday, calling on the popular league to ban players from kneeling in protest at games while the US national anthem is played.

'Sad that our PM didn't condole death of PK, Chuni'

'Sad that our PM didn't condole death of PK, Chuni'

Rediff.com9 May 2020

With the nationwide lockdown in place to fight the spread of COVID-19, the first condolence meeting held on virtual platform. Banerjee had died on March 20 after a prolonged illness while Goswami succumbed to cardiac arrest on April 30.

Watch Sukhvinder create magic with Sachin..., Sachin... anthem

Watch Sukhvinder create magic with "Sachin..., Sachin..." anthem

Rediff.com10 May 2017

Watch Sukhvinder Singh, the popular Bollywood singer, sing 'Sachin... Sachin...'!

Winter Olympics: Russians sing banned anthem after beating Germany to gold

Winter Olympics: Russians sing banned anthem after beating Germany to gold

Rediff.com25 Feb 2018

At their medal ceremony, the players team sang the Russian anthem over the sound of the Olympic anthem at the Gangneung Hockey Centre despite being barred from having their flag raised or anthem played.

NFL's Houston Texans kneel during anthem after owner's 'inmates' remark

NFL's Houston Texans kneel during anthem after owner's 'inmates' remark

Rediff.com30 Oct 2017

Houston Texans team knelt in protest as the national anthem was played for Sunday's game in Seattle, an apparent rebuke of team owner Bob McNair for his remark about "inmates running the prison."

The Panchayat review

The Panchayat review

Rediff.com14 Apr 2020

'Even a hardcore nit-picker will struggle to find faults in this extraordinarily crafted television series that I rate as a must watch, an instant classic,' says Sukanya Verma.

Anti-CAA protesters march to Tamil Nadu Secretariat

Anti-CAA protesters march to Tamil Nadu Secretariat

Rediff.com19 Feb 2020

Heavy security has also been put in place at the Chepauk area ahead of the protest as protesters proposed to lay siege to the Secretariat and the District Collector's office against the Citizenship Amendment Act.

Why is China pursuing Hybrid War against India

Why is China pursuing Hybrid War against India

Rediff.com8 Oct 2020

The entire gamut of China's activities is aimed at keeping India on tenterhooks, cause fatigue to its troops and keeping its security system unstable, so that it cannot play a meaningful role in international geopolitics as an effective partner of the US and Japan, observes Lieutenant General Syed Ata Hasnain (retd).

Day after attack, Shaheen Bagh protesters refuse to leave

Day after attack, Shaheen Bagh protesters refuse to leave

Rediff.com2 Feb 2020

A 25-year-old man fired two rounds in the air in the southeast Delhi locality, triggering a panic on Saturday evening. The man was later taken into custody and no one was injured in the incident.

Drama inside Kerala assembly, UDF MLAs block Guv

Drama inside Kerala assembly, UDF MLAs block Guv

Rediff.com29 Jan 2020

In an unprecedented move, United Democratic Front MLAs blocked Kerala Governor Arif Mohammed Khan inside the state assembly on Wednesday with 'go back' slogans and placards against the Citizenship Amendment Act.

Indian, Chinese Armies hold ceremonial border personnel meetings

Indian, Chinese Armies hold ceremonial border personnel meetings

Rediff.com27 Jan 2020

The meetings were organised on Sunday at Nathu La in Sikkim and Bum La and Kibithu in Arunachal Pradesh, he said.

R-Day @ Shaheen Bagh: Dadis, Vemula's mom hoist flag

R-Day @ Shaheen Bagh: Dadis, Vemula's mom hoist flag

Rediff.com26 Jan 2020

Radhika Vemula, Rohith's mother, who was accompanied by the 'dadis' and former JNU student Umar Khalid unfurled the national flag. They sang the national anthem along with thousands of people, including women and children who had gathered at Shaheen Bagh to celebrate the occasion.

'Lage Raho Kejriwal' rings out in northwest Delhi

'Lage Raho Kejriwal' rings out in northwest Delhi

Rediff.com23 Jan 2020

Kejriwal, atop an open yellow coloured jeep, waved to the public and shook hands with them as his roadshow moved through the narrow lanes of the Matiala Assembly. He was accompanied by Matiala MLA Gulab Singh Yadav.

Frankfurt players display '#blacklivesmatter' on game shirts

Frankfurt players display '#blacklivesmatter' on game shirts

Rediff.com11 Jun 2020

Eintracht Frankfurt changed their team shirt to display "#blacklivesmatter" on the front for their German Cup semi-final at Bayern Munich on Wednesday to take a stand against racism, the club said. Athletes across the world have joined in support of protests triggered by the death of unarmed black man George Floyd in US police custody last month.

SC seeks Centre's reply on plea for policy on national anthem, song

SC seeks Centre's reply on plea for policy on national anthem, song

Rediff.com18 Apr 2017

The petition sought directions for taking steps to promote brotherhood and national integrity in the country.

Assam's cultural diversity, India's oneness at Khelo opening

Assam's cultural diversity, India's oneness at Khelo opening

Rediff.com10 Jan 2020

Union Sports Minister Kiren Rijiju and Assam Chief Minister Sarbananda Sonowal launched the third edition of the Khelo India Youth Games in a glittering opening show, which showcased the state's cultural diversity and the country's oneness, on Friday.

Force India's Perez and Red Bull's Ricciardo reprimanded for anthem breach

Force India's Perez and Red Bull's Ricciardo reprimanded for anthem breach

Rediff.com9 Apr 2017

The sanctions, while nothing to do with actions on the track, could have championship ramifications with three reprimands in a season triggering an automatic 10 place grid penalty for the next race.

Jammu varsity tense, ABVP demands action on 'insult to national anthem'

Jammu varsity tense, ABVP demands action on 'insult to national anthem'

Rediff.com8 Apr 2017

ABVP activists alleged the students from SKUAST of Kashmir disrespected the national anthem before the start of a football match at Jammu University's ground.

What Trumps did on Day 2 of India visit

What Trumps did on Day 2 of India visit

Rediff.com26 Feb 2020

Spectacle turned to substance on Day 2 of United States President Donald Trump's visit as he had talks with Prime Minister Narendra Modi in the nation's capital. After a day of lapping up attention from cheering crowds and taking in India's most famous sites, including the Taj Mahal, Trump lay the groundwork for longer-term deals on trade and other matters. Take a look.

How Delhi's Shaheen Bagh ushered in the New Year

How Delhi's Shaheen Bagh ushered in the New Year

Rediff.com2 Jan 2020

The youth skipped parties and the elderly shunned the comfort of watching TV at home on the New Year's eve as thousands of people protesting against the Citizenship Amendment Act rang in 2020 with singing the national anthem at Delhi's Shaheen Bagh.

'Getting Kohli early was massive!'

'Getting Kohli early was massive!'

Rediff.com21 Feb 2020

New Zealand's debutant pacer Kyle Jamieson says with his height, he "can afford to go a fraction fuller", especially at the Basin Reserve which has extra bounce.

SEE: Why Sridevi refused to work with Amitabh

SEE: Why Sridevi refused to work with Amitabh

Rediff.com31 Dec 2019

'Sridevi was known as this elusive movie star, but there was a ticking brain there that I don't think she got enough credit for.'

National anthem not mandatory in cinema halls, says Supreme Court

National anthem not mandatory in cinema halls, says Supreme Court

Rediff.com10 Jan 2018

The apex court modified its November 30, 2016, order by which it had made playing of the anthem mandatory in cinema halls before the screening of a film.

Busy Mumbaikars take break, join in anti-CAA protest

Busy Mumbaikars take break, join in anti-CAA protest

Rediff.com19 Dec 2019

Denizens of the fast-paced financial capital, who value their time over everything else, came out to protest against the controversial legislation.

Russia to appeal WADA's four-year doping sanctions

Russia to appeal WADA's four-year doping sanctions

Rediff.com19 Dec 2019

RUSADA said it disagreed with the World Anti-Doping Agency's (WADA) sanctions