Search results for ' English'

Cambridge Report Urges Teacher Involvement In Shaping India's AI Education Policy

Cambridge Report Urges Teacher Involvement In Shaping India's AI Education Policy

Rediff.com1 Oct 2026

A new report from Cambridge University Press & Assessment highlights the critical need for Indian policymakers to collaborate with teachers in developing AI education policies. The study emphasizes investing in teacher professional learning and involving educators and learners in the design and evaluation of AI tools to ensure policies are grounded in classroom realities and promote critical AI literacy.

The Lady Who Changed Indian Banking

The Lady Who Changed Indian Banking

Rediff.com4 days ago

By the time she finished her term as SBI chairman, she was overseeing over two lakh employees, 24,000 domestic branches, 100 international ones and a bank that had stepped into the technological age and become youth-friendly. Meet Arundhati Bhattacharya, the first woman chairman of the State Bank of India and president and CEO, Salesforce, South Asia.

The Cornish connection: How English miners shaped Mexican football

The Cornish connection: How English miners shaped Mexican football

Rediff.com3 Jul 2026

Ahead of England's World Cup clash in Mexico, discover the remarkable 200-year-old story of how Cornish miners introduced football and the famous Cornish pasty to the country, shaping Mexico's sporting and cultural identity.

'It Crossed All Limits': Yuzi Chahal Opens Up on Alcohol Addiction

'It Crossed All Limits': Yuzi Chahal Opens Up on Alcohol Addiction

Rediff.com7 days ago

Yuzvendra Chahal opens up about alcohol addiction, his 26-day stay in rehab, divorce and anxiety, revealing how he decided to reclaim his life and cricket.

EPL: Manchester City silence Liverpool's home crowd with 3-goal second-half masterclass

EPL: Manchester City silence Liverpool's home crowd with 3-goal second-half masterclass

Rediff.com11 Oct 2026

Manchester City silenced hostile Anfield with a 3-0 win over 10-man Liverpool, as Erling Haaland, Jeremy Doku and Rayan Cherki scored to extend their perfect league start.

Tanya Maniktala Is A Total Glam Queen

Tanya Maniktala Is A Total Glam Queen

Rediff.com14 Oct 2026

From playing the quietly determined Lata Mehra in Mira Nair's A Suitable Boy to stepping into the supernatural world of Tooth Pari: When Love Bites, Tanya Maniktala has built a career around characters that are anything but alike.

The Angel Investor Who's Playing A Sumo Wrestler!

The Angel Investor Who's Playing A Sumo Wrestler!

Rediff.com1 days ago

'I didn't know whether I simply loved acting, whether I was good at it or whether I wanted to pursue it professionally. So, about 10 years ago, I started auditioning just to see how far I could go.'

Commonwealth Games: Yamini settles for silver after gritty fight against English judoka

Commonwealth Games: Yamini settles for silver after gritty fight against English judoka

Rediff.com1 Aug 2026

India's Yamini Mourya had to settle for the women's 57kg judo silver medal after a valiant fight against England's vastly experienced Acelya Toprak, ending India's bid for a third gold in the discipline at the Commonwealth Games in Glasgow on Friday.

Indian Golfers Battle For Cut At DP World India Championship

Indian Golfers Battle For Cut At DP World India Championship

Rediff.com6 days ago

The second round of the DP World India Championship was suspended on Friday due to weather delays, leaving several Indian golfers, including Anirban Lahiri, Saptak Talwar, and Om Prakash Chauhan, in contention to make the cut. Angel Hidalgo, Joost Luiten, and Adrian Meronk share the clubhouse lead, with many players yet to complete their rounds. The cut is expected to be decided on Saturday afternoon as the tournament plays catch-up.

Why Voters Reject India's Left Despite Its Ideas

Why Voters Reject India's Left Despite Its Ideas

Rediff.com6 days ago

A century on, India has adopted the Left's welfare ideas, but not the Left. Why do people borrow the promises, then vote for the temple? questions Binu Alex.

Premier League: Arsenal show their steel to overcome Leeds after falling behind at home

Premier League: Arsenal show their steel to overcome Leeds after falling behind at home

Rediff.com10 Oct 2026

Arsenal came from behind to beat Leeds United 2-1, with Riccardo Calafiori equalising before substitute Bruno Guimaraes struck the winner to lift the Gunners to second in the Premier League.

Spotify Eyes India's Global Music Moment

Spotify Eyes India's Global Music Moment

Rediff.com6 days ago

'India is a large source of Spotify's future audience growth because it is the largest market in the world.'

England pacer Brydon Carse faces disciplinary hearing after Derby nightclub incident

England pacer Brydon Carse faces disciplinary hearing after Derby nightclub incident

Rediff.com2 Oct 2026

Brydon Carse has been charged over an alleged ECB conduct breach following a Derby nightclub incident, with the case referred to an independent panel amid heightened scrutiny of England players.

Paul Bettany Expresses Trepidation Over AI's Rapid Advancements

Paul Bettany Expresses Trepidation Over AI's Rapid Advancements

Rediff.com14 Oct 2026

Hollywood actor Paul Bettany, known for voicing J.A.R.V.I.S. and playing Vision in the MCU, expresses trepidation about the rapid advancements in artificial intelligence. He discusses potential dystopian futures and the need for democratised AI, while promoting his new series "VisionQuest" which started streaming on JioHotstar on Tuesday.

12 Reasons To Love Ireland

12 Reasons To Love Ireland

Rediff.com7 days ago

And plan your trip to the Republic.

Imran Khan: From Bollywood fame to political crossfire

Imran Khan: From Bollywood fame to political crossfire

Rediff.com7 days ago

Actor Imran Khan, an American citizen, has been served a notice by Mumbai Police directing him to leave India by October 28 for allegedly violating immigration laws. This comes after his participation in recent political protests. His lawyer plans to challenge the decision in the Bombay High Court.

Talwar's Strong Start At English Open

Talwar's Strong Start At English Open

Rediff.com19 Jun 2026

Indian golfer Saptak Talwar made a strong start at the English Open, carding a three-under 69 despite an early double bogey, placing him T-22. Fellow Indian Veer Ahlawat finished T-96. England's George Bloor leads the tournament.

Manchester City found guilty of breaking Premier League financial fair play rules

Manchester City found guilty of breaking Premier League financial fair play rules

Rediff.com26 Sep 2026

Manchester City has reportedly been found guilty of 114 out of 115 alleged breaches of Premier League financial rules, a development that could have significant repercussions for English football. The club denies wrongdoing and plans to appeal, stating the process is ongoing and confidential. This ruling follows a lengthy investigation and raises questions about financial regulation and competitive integrity in the league.

OTT Releases This Week: Lust Stories 3, Irumudi, Waiting Hai

OTT Releases This Week: Lust Stories 3, Irumudi, Waiting Hai

Rediff.com18 Sep 2026

Choose from a diverse range of genres, from the third instalment of the Hindi anthology Lust Stories 3 to Ravi Teja's superhit Irumudi to the Korean drama The Scandal.

Remembering Singeetham Srinivasa Rao, Movie Legend

Remembering Singeetham Srinivasa Rao, Movie Legend

Rediff.com5 Oct 2026

Singeetham Srinivasa Rao, one of Indian cinema's most inventive filmmakers, leaves behind a seven-decade legacy of fearless experimentation.

Mikel Arteta signs new long-term Arsenal contract until 2030

Mikel Arteta signs new long-term Arsenal contract until 2030

Rediff.com7 Oct 2026

Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta has signed a new contract until June 2030, extending his tenure after guiding the club to their first Premier League title in 22 years and restoring their status as a top European team.

Manchester City should accept punishment for rule breaches, says Lineker

Manchester City should accept punishment for rule breaches, says Lineker

Rediff.com7 Oct 2026

Former England captain Gary Lineker has urged Manchester City to admit their breaches of the Premier League's financial rules and accept their punishment, suggesting he wouldn't be surprised if they were stripped of titles.

'We Don't Want To Prevent Anyone From Celebrating Any Religious Festival, But...'

'We Don't Want To Prevent Anyone From Celebrating Any Religious Festival, But...'

Rediff.com6 days ago

'Many devout religious people have told me categorically that they like celebrating festivals, but they are vehemently against the noise pollution and traffic obstruction that are being imposed under the pretext of celebrations.'

Sujeet Kalkal's inspiring journey: Footballer, class topper, Asian Games champion

Sujeet Kalkal's inspiring journey: Footballer, class topper, Asian Games champion

Rediff.com5 Oct 2026

Asian Games gold medalist wrestler Sujeet Kalkal's father, Dayanand, shared insights into his son's remarkable journey, highlighting his transition from football to wrestling, his academic excellence as a non-medical science topper, and his recent triumph at the Asian Games.

Yuzvendra Chahal retires from first-class cricket with Test dream unfulfilled

Yuzvendra Chahal retires from first-class cricket with Test dream unfulfilled

Rediff.com2 Oct 2026

India's leg-spinner Yuzvendra Chahal has announced his retirement from first-class cricket, concluding his career after playing his final match for Northamptonshire at Lord's. Despite a successful white-ball career for India, Chahal never achieved his dream of a Test cap, reflecting on his journey with gratitude and acknowledging the lessons learned from the red-ball format.

India Must Prioritise Child Safety In AI Education: WEF Expert

India Must Prioritise Child Safety In AI Education: WEF Expert

Rediff.com11 Oct 2026

Cathy Li, Head of the Centre for AI Excellence at the World Economic Forum, advocates for integrating AI literacy into India's education curriculum and incentivising AI companies to prioritise child safety. She stresses the need for localised solutions that account for India's linguistic and cultural diversity, as well as varying levels of connectivity and digital literacy, to ensure AI systems are safe and beneficial for children.

VisionQuest Review: Artificial Emotions

VisionQuest Review: Artificial Emotions

Rediff.com14 Oct 2026

Paul Bettany and James Spader bring plenty of personality to VisionQuest, but the Marvel's latest series struggles to find the emotional soul its story needs.

Teenage Sensation Floyd Samba Shines with Brace on Manchester City Debut

Teenage Sensation Floyd Samba Shines with Brace on Manchester City Debut

Rediff.com18 Sep 2026

Seventeen-year-old English midfielder Floyd Samba made a sensational senior debut for Manchester City, scoring two goals and earning the man of the match award in their 5-0 League Cup victory over Norwich City.

Mohali's Minerva Public School Triumphs In Thrilling Subroto Cup Final

Mohali's Minerva Public School Triumphs In Thrilling Subroto Cup Final

Rediff.com25 Sep 2026

Minerva Public School CISCE from Mohali defeated Maqdoomiya Islamic Cultural English Medium Higher Secondary School from Kerala 3-2 to win the Junior Boys (U-17) title at the 65th Subroto Cup International Football Tournament. Other winners included Saint Patrick's High School in Junior Girls and Manik Para Vivekanand Vidyapeeth in Sub Junior Boys.

23,000 and counting: Joe Root joins Tendulkar, Kohli in elite batting club

23,000 and counting: Joe Root joins Tendulkar, Kohli in elite batting club

Rediff.com22 Sep 2026

Joe Root became only the eighth batter to cross 23,000 international runs, joining Sachin Tendulkar, Virat Kohli and other cricket greats in an elite batting club.

Tom Cruise's Digger Arrives In Los Angeles

Tom Cruise's Digger Arrives In Los Angeles

Rediff.com29 Sep 2026

Here's a ringside view of Tom Cruise's Digger premiere in Los Angeles.

'Quockerwodger': Whom is Tharoor targeting with his latest wordplay?

'Quockerwodger': Whom is Tharoor targeting with his latest wordplay?

Rediff.com20 Sep 2026

Congress leader Shashi Tharoor has once again introduced a rare English word, "quockerwodger," to social media, defining it as a "political puppet." He used the term to criticise the ruling party, suggesting they have "spawned a few of these." Tharoor has a history of using obscure words like 'allodoxaphobia', 'farrago', and 'troglodyte' to make political points and engage social media users.

Odisha changes English spellings of 64 places to match Odia phonetics

Odisha changes English spellings of 64 places to match Odia phonetics

Rediff.com23 Jun 2026

The Odisha government has officially changed the English spellings of 64 places, including major cities like Cuttack (now Kataka) and Balasore (now Baleshwar), to align with Odia phonetics. This move aims to preserve the state's linguistic and cultural identity by correcting colonial-era anglicised names and standardising official records.

I love swimming in sea when it's rough: Rahul's cryptic post amid EC row

I love swimming in sea when it's rough: Rahul's cryptic post amid EC row

Rediff.com27 Sep 2026

Rahul Gandhi made a cryptic social media post about swimming in rough seas, which coincided with a political controversy surrounding alleged irregularities within the Election Commission. A report by The Indian Express highlighted that two Election Commissioners had repeatedly questioned decisions regarding electoral roll revisions, a matter Gandhi had previously raised as "vote chori."

'Day 1 At IIT-Bombay Was Frightening'

'Day 1 At IIT-Bombay Was Frightening'

Rediff.com1 Oct 2026

'There was a huge cultural gap. I could not understand the slang, the Mumbai lingo, and would often feel left out during conversations. Since I had studied in the Hindi medium till then, I could not understand English,' says Anup Raaj, an alumnus of IIT-B and founder of InstaPreps AI, a confidence-building platform for students, and coaching institute 7Classes.

Flydubai co-pilot attacked captain with cockpit crash axe

Flydubai co-pilot attacked captain with cockpit crash axe

Rediff.com3 Oct 2026

Flydubai co-pilot Hamam al-Hammami 'attempted a terrorist act' on flight FZ1073 to Tel Aviv, attacking Captain Smit Machchhar with a crash axe and trying to seize control.

Premier League Finds Manchester City Guilty Of Financial Breaches Over Nearly A Decade

Premier League Finds Manchester City Guilty Of Financial Breaches Over Nearly A Decade

Rediff.com30 Sep 2026

An independent commission has found Manchester City guilty of serious financial rule breaches over nine seasons, involving "sham" commercial contracts to inflate revenue and understate costs by over 900 million. The club denies wrongdoing and plans to appeal the decision, which could have significant consequences for its past and future achievements in English football.

Shoaib Akhtar set for major role in Pakistan cricket after England tour debacle

Shoaib Akhtar set for major role in Pakistan cricket after England tour debacle

Rediff.com29 Sep 2026

Former Pakistan fast bowler Shoaib Akhtar is being considered for a significant role within the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) as the board plans a major overhaul of its cricket think tank following a dismal tour of England.

Indian Golfer Talwar Maintains Strong Form At English Open

Indian Golfer Talwar Maintains Strong Form At English Open

Rediff.com20 Jun 2026

Indian golfer Saptak Talwar has secured a spot inside the top-20 at the English Open after carding his second consecutive under-par round. He is currently T-18 with a total score of 4-under par. George Bloor and John Catlin are the joint leaders at 10-under par. Another Indian golfer, Veer Ahlawat, missed the cut.

Indian-Origin Prodigy Bodhana Sivanandan Makes Chess History

Indian-Origin Prodigy Bodhana Sivanandan Makes Chess History

Rediff.com28 Sep 2026

Indian-origin chess prodigy Bodhana Sivanandan, aged 11, has been crowned the youngest Woman Grandmaster (WGM) while representing England at the 46th Chess Olympiad in Uzbekistan. This achievement adds to her growing list of records, including being the youngest person to represent England internationally in any sport. She is now one step closer to becoming an International Master.