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WOW Moments From Paris Olympics!

WOW Moments From Paris Olympics!

Rediff.com13 Aug 2024

With the athletes bidding goodbye to Paris after another bone-tingling edition of the Olympics, Norma Astrid Godinho/Rediff.com, shares some interesting nuggets that made the Paris Olympics an event to remember!

PM of Papua New Guinea touches Modi's feet on arrival

PM of Papua New Guinea touches Modi's feet on arrival

Rediff.com21 May 2023

The prime minister reached Port Moresby from Japan where he attended the summit of the G7 advanced economies and held bilateral meetings with several world leaders.

Big screens in parks, cinema chains across UK to show Queen's funeral

Big screens in parks, cinema chains across UK to show Queen's funeral

Rediff.com18 Sep 2022

The UK's first state funeral in 57 years follows a strict protocol and will be steeped in military traditions, with rehearsals being undertaken for many days.

Britain's new King believes in Yoga, Ayurveda

Britain's new King believes in Yoga, Ayurveda

Rediff.com9 Sep 2022

King Charles III, Britain's new monarch who ascended to the throne on the death of his mother Queen Elizabeth II, has a strong connection with India and its age-old traditions of Yoga and Ayurveda.

These 14 devastating images capture the 'raw reality' of climate change

These 14 devastating images capture the 'raw reality' of climate change

Rediff.com4 Oct 2019

At a time when millions of people are taking to the streets, joining the wave of global climate strikes and demonstrations spreading around the world, with generations demanding urgent action on the escalating ecological emergency from governments and institutions, the Chartered Institution of Water and Environmental Management (CIWEM) Environmental Photographer of the Year contest shows the devastating impact climate change has on humans and wildlife around the world. The Environmental Photographer of the Year award, which is supported by the UN Environment, Arup, and Olympus UK, "exists to inspire change from political leaders, decision makers, and the general public." Keep scrolling to see the powerful winning photos from this year's contest.

PM grants $12m to Pacific island states, $150m line of credit

PM grants $12m to Pacific island states, $150m line of credit

Rediff.com25 Sep 2019

A release issued by the MEA said the meeting was attended by the heads of delegations of Fiji, Republic of Kiribati, Republic of Marshall Islands, Federated States of Micronesia, Republic of Nauru, Republic of Palau, Independent State of Papua New Guinea, The Independent State of Samoa, Solomon Islands, Kingdom of Tonga, Tuvalu and Republic of Vanuatu.

Houston trumped, PM arrives in New York for 74th UNGA

Houston trumped, PM arrives in New York for 74th UNGA

Rediff.com23 Sep 2019

A total of over 75 Heads of State and Foreign Ministers will be meeting with Modi, external affairs minister S Jaishankar and minister of state for external affairs V Muraleedharan during the week across various platforms.

China ignores India's role in rescuing ship from pirates

China ignores India's role in rescuing ship from pirates

Rediff.com10 Apr 2017

When questioned about the absence of any mention of the Indian Navy's role in the operation, Hua said China's ministry of defence should be approached for details.

India, China warships foil pirate attack in Gulf of Aden

India, China warships foil pirate attack in Gulf of Aden

Rediff.com9 Apr 2017

Notwithstanding the strain in ties, the navies of India and China carried out a well coordinated operation to rescue a merchant ship in the Gulf of Aden which was hijacked by Somali pirates on Saturday night.

Meet the seven smallest nations at the Rio Olympics

Meet the seven smallest nations at the Rio Olympics

Rediff.com2 Aug 2016

An astounding 11,400 athletes will travel from more than 200 countries to compete at the Rio 2016 Olympic Games. In all, 20 nations will be represented by three or fewer athletes - including Afghanistan, Belize, Gambia and South Sudan - nine will be represented by only two competitors, and one country will be represented by a sole athlete. Sprinter Etimoni Timuani will carry the flag at the opening ceremony for the South Pacific nation of Tuvalu - the smallest delegation destined for Rio de Janeiro.

One last time: Gisele Bundchen retires from the runway

One last time: Gisele Bundchen retires from the runway

Rediff.com16 Apr 2015

There are end-of-an-era moments; this was one of them.

Bets are off, Queen isn't leaving the British throne

Bets are off, Queen isn't leaving the British throne

Rediff.com17 Dec 2014

The Buckingham Palace has been forced to deny rumours the Queen is abdicating Britain's throne in her annual Christmas Day broadcast, after a bookmaker said it was suspending bets following a flurry of "unusual" activity.

Modi announces visa-on-arrival for Pacific Island nations

Modi announces visa-on-arrival for Pacific Island nations

Rediff.com19 Nov 2014

The Prime Minister said India was ready to support the setting up of a Trade Office in New Delhi to promote trade between India and Pacific Island countries.

21 of the world's highest paid supermodels!

21 of the world's highest paid supermodels!

Rediff.com26 Aug 2014

Forbes magazine has released its annual list. And there's no surprise for guessing who topped the list.

Princess fashion file: Kate's amazing styles in Asia!

Princess fashion file: Kate's amazing styles in Asia!

Rediff.com25 Sep 2012

We bring you a breakdown of the Duchess' wardrobe during her recent Diamond Jubilee Tour of the Far East.

France bans future publication of Kate's topless photos

France bans future publication of Kate's topless photos

Rediff.com18 Sep 2012

After days of furore, a French court on Tuesday blocked the future publication of topless photos of Prince William's wife Kate Middleton and asked Closer magazine to hand over the original pictures to the royal couple within 24 hours.The court injunction came after William and Kate, both 30, took legal action against the French glossy magazine for selling and distributing the images.

In PHOTOS: Queen Elizabeth's 60 years on throne

In PHOTOS: Queen Elizabeth's 60 years on throne

Rediff.com6 Feb 2012

On Monday, Queen Elizabeth II marks 60 years as monarch with a deliberately low-key programme of visits to eastern England, kicking off five months of diamond jubilee celebrations.

Time to go, Mr Kalmadi

Time to go, Mr Kalmadi

Rediff.com15 Oct 2010

Suresh Kalmadi's speech on Thursday night had nothing to do with what happened or did not happen at the Commonwealth Games. It was probably crafted to rescue him from all the inquiries that will hopefully begin soon after our guests leave the country.

IMF adds Tuvalu as 187th member

IMF adds Tuvalu as 187th member

Rediff.com25 Jun 2010

The International Monetary Fund has added island nation Tuvalu located in the Pacific Ocean between Hawaii and Australia as its 187th member.

The Copenhagen climate circus

The Copenhagen climate circus

Rediff.com17 Dec 2009

The main G-77 concern was to get the developed countries to recognise their historical culpability and primary responsibility.

Jairam battles to keep India out of emission cuts

Jairam battles to keep India out of emission cuts

Rediff.com16 Dec 2009

India's priority is to ensure the concept of a peaking year for global emissions applicable to developing countries does not make it into any final version of the draft accords currently being negotiated, Environment Minister Jairam Ramesh told Business Standard on Tuesday.

Half time in Copenhagen shows unclear horizon

Half time in Copenhagen shows unclear horizon

Rediff.com14 Dec 2009

The day after tens of thousands of protestors took to the street to express frustration over the deadlock at the ongoing United Nations climate negotiations, a lull hung over this city, with the conference site, the Bella Centre, closed to business. Yet, it was the kind of lull that holds within it the promise of an impending storm.

India against amending Kyoto Protocol

India against amending Kyoto Protocol

Rediff.com13 Dec 2009

India on Sunday made it clear that it was opposed to any amendment to the Kyoto Protocol as the 12-day climate talks headed into the second week where environment ministers would seek to give a political push to the negotiations that were in disarray.

Small nations open to junk Kyoto, India opposes

Small nations open to junk Kyoto, India opposes

Rediff.com11 Dec 2009

Unhappy with the move, India said it will not accept any changes or extension to the Kyoto Protocol, which is the only legally-binding document that imposes emission reduction targets on industrialised countries, excluding the US.

Act now, before Mumbai, Kolkata drown!

Act now, before Mumbai, Kolkata drown!

Rediff.com30 Nov 2009

In India, there is a perception that the current ecological disaster is a responsibility of the developed world. If we want to play in the big league we must stop seeing ecological solutions as impositions, say Vikram Sood and Nandita Sood-Perret.

Crisis presents unique opportunity: UN diplomat

Crisis presents unique opportunity: UN diplomat

Rediff.com10 Mar 2009

Addressing the Committee for Development Policy, Sha Zukang, under-secretary-general for economic and social affairs, said the worst economic crises since the great depression have thrown many more people into poverty.

Why tourism in India fails to boom

Why tourism in India fails to boom

Rediff.com13 Dec 2007

Indian authorities continue to distinguish domestic from foreign travellers.

Pak, B'desh have more women lawmakers than India

Pak, B'desh have more women lawmakers than India

Rediff.com3 Mar 2007

Pakistan is much higher at 48th position and Nepal shares the 63rd spot with Italy. But Sri Lanka, placed at 124th and Bhutan (131st) follow India, according to statistics released by the Inter-Parliamentary Union.

India's LDCs

India's LDCs

Rediff.com10 Jan 2006