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PIX: Ledecky takes record but Australia win 4x200 freestyle
Rediff.com2 Aug 2024Images from the Olympics swimming action at the La Defense Arena, Paris, on Thursday.
Gender row over Algeria's Khelif takes focus at Paris
Rediff.com2 Aug 2024Imane Khelif, who is in the spotlight for failing a gender eligibility test at a tournament last year, progressed to the Olymoics welterweight quarter-finals.
Olympics: World record holder Mayer out of decathlon with thigh injury
Rediff.com2 Aug 2024World record holder Kevin Mayer of France has been ruled out of the decathlon at the Paris 2024 Olympics due to a thigh injury.
Goalkeeper Sreejesh relishing last dance in Paris
Rediff.com1 Aug 2024India's goalkeeper PR Sreejesh, who will end his illustrious 18-year career after the Paris Olympics, had conceded only five goals in four games at the men's hockey event, which gives him a save rate above 90 percent for the tournament.
Olympics: Check out India's schedule on August 2, 2024
Rediff.com1 Aug 2024India's schedule on Day 7 of the Paris Olympics on Friday.
Olympics: Ecuador's Pintado blazes to 20km race walk win
Rediff.com1 Aug 2024China's Yang Jiayu claimed gold in the women's 20km race walk at the Paris Olympics on Thursday.
How New Visa Rules Will Affect Students
Rediff.com1 Aug 2024As the number of students seeking higher education abroad continues to rise, several countries are implementing new rules. Gaurav Batra, CEO and founder of Infinite Group highlights how these changes will impact Indians who are planning to study abroad.
PIX: Marchand makes swimming history with golden double
Rediff.com1 Aug 2024Images from the Olympics swimming action at the La Defense Arena, Paris, on Wednesday.
Olympic fever hits France following tense build-up
Rediff.com31 Jul 2024Twenty-three million tuned in to watch the opening ceremony in France - more than for matches in the Euro 2024 soccer championship.
Olympics: Boxer Lovlina advances to quarters
Rediff.com31 Jul 2024The reigning world champion had won her Tokyo bronze in the 69kg category.
'Obviously, I want that medal, but...'
Rediff.com31 Jul 2024The Indian ace has previously won a silver medal in the 2016 Rio Games and a bronze in the Tokyo edition.
Beaugrand claims triathlon gold as Seine passes test
Rediff.com31 Jul 2024Cassandre Beaugrand won gold in the women's triathlon at the Paris Olympics on Wednesday
Paris 2024: Swapnil Kusale makes 50m rifle 3 positions final
Rediff.com31 Jul 2024India shooter Swapnil Kusale on Wednesday qualified for finals of the 50m rifle 3 positions in Paris after finishing seventh.
Triathlon races underway as Seine passes water tests
Rediff.com31 Jul 2024Organisers make the call based on analysis of river samples taken the previous day at 5 a.m. and after discussions with experts on weather, according to Paris 2024.
Biles gets surprise after thumbs down to Village cuisine
Rediff.com31 Jul 2024Still, Biles was likely partaking in some delectable pastries that Paris had to offer.
Hockey: Harmanpreet takes India past Ireland to last 8
Rediff.com31 Jul 2024The Indian men's hockey team beat Ireland despite a few defense lapses to more or less secure its passage into the quarter-finals of the Paris Olympics.
Panghal, Lamboria, Pawar's Olympics boxing campaign over
Rediff.com31 Jul 2024Amit Panghal's campaign at the Paris Olympics mirrored his experience at the Tokyo Games. The seasoned boxer once again made a pre-quarter-finals exit while debutant Jaismine Lamboria was also ousted on Tuesday.
Olympics: Satwiksairaj-Chirag continue winning run
Rediff.com30 Jul 2024Satwiksairaj Rankireddy and Chirag Shetty notched up a dominating straight-game win against Indonesian duo of Muhammad Rian Ardianto and Fajar Alfian to top Group C.
Despair to glory: Sarabjot's iconic Olympic turnaround
Rediff.com30 Jul 2024From feeling hopeless to Olympic medal three days later, the changing fortunes of shooter Sarabjot Singh
COVID-19 looms over Olympics with several athletes testing positive
Rediff.com30 Jul 2024The COVID-19 virus has forced athletes to withdraw from events and has others donning masks once again at the Paris Games.
Trap shooter Prithviraj finishes 21st in qualification round
Rediff.com30 Jul 2024India's Prithviraj Tondaiman on Tuesday shot a perfect 25 in the last two rounds
'Savour this moment, you've earned it!'
Rediff.com30 Jul 2024The cricket fraternity, including new T20 skipper Suryakumar Yadav and new head coach Gautam Gambhir, also joined in to congratulate the duo.
Olympics Rugby: Canada women ruin French party
Rediff.com30 Jul 2024Canada brought the Stade de France Olympic party to a shuddering halt when they stunned France 19-14 on Monday to set up a women's rugby sevens semi-final with Australia.
Ambanis Bring Indian Culture To Paris
Rediff.com30 Jul 2024India House is a concept by the Reliance Foundation in partnership with the Indian Olympic Association to bring Indian heritage to Paris.
PIX: Dravid-PT Usha meet at India House at Paris Olympics
Rediff.com30 Jul 2024India House aims to elevate the performances of Indian athletes, support the national sports federations, and build the credentials of India as a global sporting nation, with an aspiration to host the Olympic Games in the future.
Games: Chinese shuttlers' winning streak comes to grinding halt
Rediff.com30 Jul 2024China's second mixed doubles team Zheng Si Wei and Huang Won Ho avenged their compatriots' defeat shortly after, making quick work of South Korea's Kim Won-ho and Jeong Na-eun 21-13, 21-14.
Games: Chinese shuttlers' winning streak comes to grinding halt
Rediff.com30 Jul 2024China's second mixed doubles team Zheng Si Wei and Huang Won Ho avenged their compatriots' defeat shortly after, making quick work of South Korea's Kim Won-ho and Jeong Na-eun 21-13, 21-14.
Paris Olympics: How India's athletes fared on Day 3
Rediff.com30 Jul 2024A look at how India's athletes fared on Day 3, Monday, July 29, 2024:
Manika Batra first Indian paddler in last 16 at Olympics
Rediff.com30 Jul 2024Manika Batra became the first Indian table tennis player to reach the round of 16 in the Olympics singles competition after thrashing higher-ranked Prithika Pavade of France in Paris on Monday.
PIX: Summer Time for Canada; O'Callaghan stuns Titmus
Rediff.com30 Jul 2024Images from Monday's swimming action at Paris La Defense Arena, Nanterre, France.
Olympics PIX: Djokovic eases past Nadal; Alcaraz through
Rediff.com30 Jul 2024Novak Djokovic beat 14-times French Open champion Rafael Nadal in straight sets at the Paris Olympics on Monday.
Satwik-Chirag in men's doubles quarter-finals
Rediff.com29 Jul 2024The world No. 3 Indian pair was scheduled to meet the German duo of Mark Lamsfuss and Marvin Seidel on Monday in what was supposed to be their second Group C match, but it was cancelled following the withdrawal of Lamsfuss due to injury.
India only country where petrol, diesel prices declined in last 3 years: Puri
Rediff.com29 Jul 2024Union Petroleum and Natural Gas Minister Hardeep Singh Puri on Monday said India is the only country where rates of petrol and diesel have come down between November 2021 and April 2024. Replying to various queries during Question Hour in Rajya Sabha, the minister also informed that the government is encouraging dialogue between Oil Marketing Companies (OMCs) and dealers regarding margins for the latter. Puri noted that petrol and diesel were deregulated during the UPA government.
Games: Bhaker-Sarabjot in 10m air pistol mixed final; Babuta finishes 4th
Rediff.com29 Jul 2024Ramita Jindal ended seventh in the final of the 10m air rifle women's competition.
Olympics, TT: China continue dominance
Rediff.com29 Jul 2024Hometown favourites Felix and Alexis Lebrun, at 17 and 20, also made it to the round of 32 in singles with clean 4-0 victories, against the backdrop of a packed stadium of French fans cheering for them and shouting their names.
India@Paris On Sunday
Rediff.com29 Jul 2024Glimpses of Indian athletes in action at the 2024 Olympics on Sunday, July 28, 2024.
Paris Olympics: Check out India's schedule on July 29
Rediff.com29 Jul 2024A look at India's schedule at the Paris Olympics on Monday, July 29, 2024:
Badminton: Satwik-Chirag's 2nd round match cancelled
Rediff.com29 Jul 2024Satwik and Chairag had opened their campaign with a 21-17, 21-14 win over the French combination of Lucas Corvee and Ronan Labar on Saturday.
Paris Olympics OC apologises to Christians
Rediff.com29 Jul 2024Olympic ceremony's Last Supper sketch 'never meant to disrespect'
PIX: It's a starry, starry night as Biles makes Olympics return
Rediff.com29 Jul 2024Biles, the most decorated gymnast in history, is back for her third Games after withdrawing from most of her events at the Tokyo Games in 2021 with mental health issues.