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Take strong action: India to UK on 'Emergency' protests

Take strong action: India to UK on 'Emergency' protests

Rediff.com25 Jan 2025

There were reports that the screening of the movie was disrupted in North-West London, Wolverhampton, Birmingham, Slough, Staines and Manchester.

Here's how much Champions Trophy winners will get...

Here's how much Champions Trophy winners will get...

Rediff.com14 Feb 2025

The total prize pool has increased by an impressive 53 percent from the 2017 edition, reaching $6.9 million (Rs 57.3 crore).

All England: Lakshya shocks World No 2, heartbreak for Sat-Chi

All England: Lakshya shocks World No 2, heartbreak for Sat-Chi

Rediff.com13 Mar 2025

Lakshya Sen stunned world No 2 Jonatan Christie of Indonesia in straight games

Vote! India's Best Wins Over Pakistan

Vote! India's Best Wins Over Pakistan

Rediff.com25 Feb 2025

A look at some of India's best victories over Pakistan in ICC tournaments.

Jharkhand's gold rush, Karnataka leads National Games pack

Jharkhand's gold rush, Karnataka leads National Games pack

Rediff.com5 Feb 2025

Jharkhand, led by Commonwealth Games gold medalists Lovely Choubey and Rupa Tirkey, dominated the lawn bowls competition at the National Games in Dehradun, winning three gold medals. The state's women's fours team defeated West Bengal in the final, while Jharkhand also secured gold in the men's pairs and women's U-25 singles events.

EPL PIX: Everton hold Arsenal, give Liverpool a boost

EPL PIX: Everton hold Arsenal, give Liverpool a boost

Rediff.com6 Apr 2025

A round-up of Saturday's action in the Premier League.

Sunrisers Hyderabad acquire Northern Superchargers in Hundred

Sunrisers Hyderabad acquire Northern Superchargers in Hundred

Rediff.com6 Feb 2025

This is SRH's second overseas investment after owning the Sunrisers Eastern Cape in the SA20.

At 32, Burn all fired up before likely Eng debut

At 32, Burn all fired up before likely Eng debut

Rediff.com19 Mar 2025

'I want to make as big of an impression as I can and then just try and make the next camp. But obviously, every little kid's dream is to play in a World Cup.'

CWG 2026: 'All the sports in which India does well removed'

CWG 2026: 'All the sports in which India does well removed'

Rediff.com23 Oct 2024

Former World No 1 doubles shuttler Chirag Shetty termed the exclusion of badminton from the 2026 Commonwealth Games curriculum a wrong decision.

PIX: Barcelona whip Dortmund; PSG tame Aston Villa

PIX: Barcelona whip Dortmund; PSG tame Aston Villa

Rediff.com10 Apr 2025

A summary of Wednesday's Champions League first leg quarter-finals between Barcelona and Dortmund and Real Madrid, and Paris St Germain and Aston Villa.

Finance Secretary TK Pandey is new Sebi chairman

Finance Secretary TK Pandey is new Sebi chairman

Rediff.com28 Feb 2025

The Indian government has appointed Finance Secretary Tuhin Kanta Pandey as the new chairman of the Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI). Pandey, a 1987-batch IAS officer, will replace Madhabi Puri Buch, whose three-year tenure ends on February 28. Pandey's appointment comes at a time when the markets are experiencing bear pressure due to withdrawals by foreign institutional investors (FIIs). Pandey has extensive experience in the finance ministry, having served as the longest-serving secretary in the Department of Investment and Public Asset Management (DIPAM) and the Department of Public Enterprises (DPE). He also played a key role in the framing of the 2025-26 Budget and the drafting of the new Income Tax Bill. Pandey's appointment is for an initial period of three years.

FA Cup PIX: Manchester City survive; Chelsea crash out

FA Cup PIX: Manchester City survive; Chelsea crash out

Rediff.com9 Feb 2025

Some lament the FA Cup having lost much of its romance in recent years, in the face of obsession with the Premier League, but this tie had it in bucket loads.

Sindhu's All England hopes dashed in opening round

Sindhu's All England hopes dashed in opening round

Rediff.com13 Mar 2025

India's top women's singles shuttler, PV Sindhu, suffered a disappointing first-round exit at the All England Open 2025, bowing out to South Korea's Kim Ga Eun in a hard-fought three-game match 21-19, 13-21, 13-21.

Can India paddlers match Gold Coast high in Birmingham?

Can India paddlers match Gold Coast high in Birmingham?

Rediff.com26 Jul 2022

India had exceeded expectations at 2018 Commonwealth Games in Australia by winning three gold, a couple of silver and three bronze medals.

Shaktikanta Das appointed principal secretary to PM

Shaktikanta Das appointed principal secretary to PM

Rediff.com22 Feb 2025

P K Mishra, a retired IAS officer of the Gujarat cadre, is currently serving as the principal secretary to the prime minister.

After 3 years, a bureaucrat to head Sebi

After 3 years, a bureaucrat to head Sebi

Rediff.com28 Feb 2025

Seasoned bureaucrat and a stickler for rules Finance Secretary Tuhin Kanta Pandey will be at the helm of capital market regulator, Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI), for three years. The 1987-batch Odisha-cadre Indian Administrative Service (IAS) officer, Pandey, would replace Madhabi Puri Buch, whose three-year term ends on Friday.

Birmingham Buzz: Of 'Gay Village', bhindi masala and more...

Birmingham Buzz: Of 'Gay Village', bhindi masala and more...

Rediff.com29 Jul 2022

Bhindi Masala, quintessential 'Ghar Ka Khaana'

Athletes free to protest about social injustice at Birmingham CWG

Athletes free to protest about social injustice at Birmingham CWG

Rediff.com24 Feb 2022

The principles are a departure from Rule 50 of the Olympic Charter that stipulates "no kind of demonstration or political, religious or racial propaganda is permitted in any Olympic sites, venues or other areas".

EPL PIX: City score late win; Villa crush Newcastle

EPL PIX: City score late win; Villa crush Newcastle

Rediff.com20 Apr 2025

A round-up of Saturday's action in the Premier League.

David Beckham of Andamans pedals his way to gold!

David Beckham of Andamans pedals his way to gold!

Rediff.com5 Feb 2025

Elkatohchoongo was the best Indian cyclist at the 2022 Asian Games in Hangzhou, reaching to the quarter-finals.

COVID-19: Birmingham CWG 2022 scraps athletes' village plan

COVID-19: Birmingham CWG 2022 scraps athletes' village plan

Rediff.com12 Aug 2020

The original project, part of the regeneration of the Perry Barr area of the city, will still be finished to a revised deadline to provide local housing.

IPL money inflow shot in the arm for county cricket

IPL money inflow shot in the arm for county cricket

Rediff.com13 Feb 2025

While GBP 50 million is earmarked for grassroots and recreational cricket, the 18 English county teams will get a share of GBP 470 million with larger pie allocated for those clubs that don't own a 'Hundred Franchise'.

India's Cricketing Calendar For 2025

India's Cricketing Calendar For 2025

Rediff.com2 Jan 2025

18 T20Is, 10 Tests, 12 ODIs coming up!

CWG Squash: India aim to break singles jinx in Birmingham

CWG Squash: India aim to break singles jinx in Birmingham

Rediff.com26 Jul 2022

Aiming for that elusive singles Commonwealth Games medal Saurav Ghosal and Joshna Chinappa will make one last-ditch effort to break the jinx in Birmingham.

Britain's Queen Elizabeth not due to attend Commonwealth Games in Birmingham

Britain's Queen Elizabeth not due to attend Commonwealth Games in Birmingham

Rediff.com22 Jul 2022

Charles will be accompanied by his wife, Camilla, to represent the queen at the July 28 opening ceremony of the multi-sport event, the palace added.

EPL PIX: Arsenal stunned by West Ham; Title hopes fade

EPL PIX: Arsenal stunned by West Ham; Title hopes fade

Rediff.com23 Feb 2025

Images from Saturday's action in the Premier League.

Will India Pick 3 Spinners Vs Bangladesh?

Will India Pick 3 Spinners Vs Bangladesh?

Rediff.com19 Feb 2025

Who do you think should be part of India's playing XI for their first Champions Trophy match against Bangladesh on Thursday?

Should India boycott Birmingham Commonwealth Games?

Should India boycott Birmingham Commonwealth Games?

Rediff.com18 Apr 2018

India's shooting federation chief wants the country to boycott the Birmingham Commonwealth Games in the wake of organisers' decision to drop the discipline from the programme in 2022.

India withdraws from Birmingham CWG hockey; cites COVID concerns

India withdraws from Birmingham CWG hockey; cites COVID concerns

Rediff.com5 Oct 2021

Hockey India reasoned that there is only a 32-day window available between the Birmingham Games (July 28-August 8) and the Hangzhou Asian Games (September 10-25) and it can't risk sending its players to the UK which has been one of the worst affected countries by the coronavirus pandemic.

PICS: Villa dump Spurs out of FA Cup

PICS: Villa dump Spurs out of FA Cup

Rediff.com10 Feb 2025

Reach fifth round for first time in 10 years

India threatens CWG boycott over shocking exclusion

India threatens CWG boycott over shocking exclusion

Rediff.com22 Oct 2024

Gopichand, who is often credited with creating a pipeline of top badminton players by identifying them at a young age, described the move by the games' organisers' as appalling.

'A huge setback for Indian sports'

'A huge setback for Indian sports'

Rediff.com22 Oct 2024

India's medal prospects took a hit with the exclusion of hockey, shooting, cricket, badminton and wrestling from the 2026 Glasgow Commonwealth Games.

PIX: Real beat Atletico on penalties; join Arsenal, Villa, Dortmund in quarters

PIX: Real beat Atletico on penalties; join Arsenal, Villa, Dortmund in quarters

Rediff.com13 Mar 2025

A summary of Wednesday's Champions League Round of 16, Second Leg, matches.

1 killed, 7 injured in multiple stabbings in Birmingham

1 killed, 7 injured in multiple stabbings in Birmingham

Rediff.com6 Sep 2020

A hunt has been initiated for a male suspect, who is believed to have gone on a stabbing spree, starting at Constitution Hill in Birmingham.

Confirmed! Birmingham to host 2022 Commonwealth Games

Confirmed! Birmingham to host 2022 Commonwealth Games

Rediff.com21 Dec 2017

Birmingham has been chosen as the host venue for the 2022 Commonwealth Games, organisers announced on Thursday with the Midlands city being the only bidder.

Rishabh Pant has taken to Tests like a duck to water: Dravid

Rishabh Pant has taken to Tests like a duck to water: Dravid

Rediff.com4 Dec 2024

The void left by Mahendra Singh Dhoni's retirement in Indian cricket was quickly filled by Rishabh Pant, said batting great Rahul Dravid.

Karnataka's Nataraj, Desinghu on cloud 9!

Karnataka's Nataraj, Desinghu on cloud 9!

Rediff.com4 Feb 2025

Nataraj and Desinghu are tipped to become the best male and female athletes of the Games.

HIL: Olympic superstar Owsley signs for Delhi Pipers

HIL: Olympic superstar Owsley signs for Delhi Pipers

Rediff.com2 Nov 2024

Delhi SG Pipers on Saturday announced the acquisition of England's woman hockey midfielder and superstar Lily Owsley for the upcoming season of Hockey India League (HIL).

National Games: Uttarakhand hockey teams knocked out

National Games: Uttarakhand hockey teams knocked out

Rediff.com8 Feb 2025

Karnataka to face Services in men's doubles tennis final

Stat check: Bumrah's average second only to Barnes

Stat check: Bumrah's average second only to Barnes

Rediff.com22 Nov 2024

Bumrah now has 36 wickets on Australian soil, and the batter he's dismissed most times is his opposite number Pat Cummins (6).