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KSCA To Name Hubballi Pavilion After Sunil Joshi

KSCA To Name Hubballi Pavilion After Sunil Joshi

Rediff.com2 days ago

KSCA to name Pavilion Block at Hubballi's Rajnagar Cricket Grounds after former India cricketer Sunil Joshi during Ranji Trophy final.

Tamil Nadu releases final electoral roll; 97 lakh names deleted

Tamil Nadu releases final electoral roll; 97 lakh names deleted

Rediff.com14 hours ago

The Election Commission has released the final electoral roll for Tamil Nadu, revealing a significant decrease in the number of voters due to deletions and new additions.

Chinnaswamy Stadium to Name Stands After Kumble, Dravid

Chinnaswamy Stadium to Name Stands After Kumble, Dravid

Rediff.com13 Feb 2026

KSCA names two stands at M Chinnaswamy Stadium after Anil Kumble and Rahul Dravid, honouring the Karnataka legends for their immense contributions to Indian cricket.

SC junks plea seeking ban on construction of mosques named after Babur

SC junks plea seeking ban on construction of mosques named after Babur

Rediff.com3 days ago

The Supreme Court has rejected a petition seeking to prevent the construction of mosques named after Mughal emperor Babur.

Kerala SIR: Around 9 lakhs names deleted in final voter list

Kerala SIR: Around 9 lakhs names deleted in final voter list

Rediff.com2 days ago

According to data released by the ECI, the revised electoral roll has 2,69,53,644 voters, compared to 2,78,50,855 before the Special Intensive Revision began in October last year.

Suspended UP magistrate launches political party, names it RAM

Suspended UP magistrate launches political party, names it RAM

Rediff.com6 hours ago

Suspended city magistrate Alankar Agnihotri has announced the formation of his own political party, Rashtriya Adhikar Morcha (RAM), in Vrindavan. He was suspended by the Uttar Pradesh government on charges of indiscipline.

Shop name sparks communal tension in Uttarakhand

Shop name sparks communal tension in Uttarakhand

Rediff.com2 Feb 2026

A controversy in Kotdwar, Uttarakhand, sparked by a Hindu outfit's protest against a shop named "Baba" owned by a person from a particular community, has been resolved through police intervention and dialogue.

Assam publishes final voters list, drops over 2.43 lakh names

Assam publishes final voters list, drops over 2.43 lakh names

Rediff.com10 Feb 2026

The Election Commission of India has published the final voters list for Assam after a Special Revision, deleting over 2.43 lakh names from the draft roll. The final roll comprises nearly 2.49 crore voters, a decrease of 0.97 per cent from the draft roll.

Muslim names in LD lists exceed population share in 4 Kolkata seats: Study

Muslim names in LD lists exceed population share in 4 Kolkata seats: Study

Rediff.com12 Feb 2026

A new study alleges that Muslim voters are disproportionately represented in Logical Discrepancy (LD) lists during Kolkata's voter roll revision, raising concerns about potential bias in the electoral process.

My father would be so proud that his son has an end named after him: Rahul Dravid

My father would be so proud that his son has an end named after him: Rahul Dravid

Rediff.com15 Feb 2026

Batting great Rahul Dravid said having a stand named after him at his home ground -- the M Chinnaswamy stadium in Bengaluru -- means a lot for his family especially his late father Sharad, who was instrumental in him taking up cricket.

Jab We Met: 'I Called Her With A Fake Name'

Jab We Met: 'I Called Her With A Fake Name'

Rediff.com11 Feb 2026

Sanjeev Yadav shares the story of how he met his wife, Damini. A Valentine's Week special.

Row erupts as Tamannaah Bhatia named Mysore Sandal Soap ambassador

Row erupts as Tamannaah Bhatia named Mysore Sandal Soap ambassador

Rediff.com11 Feb 2026

Actress Tamannaah Bhatia has been appointed as the brand ambassador for Karnataka Soaps and Detergents Limited (KSDL), the makers of Mysore Sandal Soap, sparking controversy over the choice of a non-Kannada speaking actor. The government defends the decision as a business strategy to boost sales outside Karnataka.

Tharoor named star campaigner day after meeting Rahul

Tharoor named star campaigner day after meeting Rahul

Rediff.com30 Jan 2026

Shashi Tharoor's relationship with Congress leaders in Kerala appears to be improving after a meeting with Rahul Gandhi. A prominent state leader announced Tharoor will be a star campaigner for the party-led UDF in the upcoming Kerala Assembly polls.

T20 WC: Named after Yuvraj, Canada's Samra dreams big

T20 WC: Named after Yuvraj, Canada's Samra dreams big

Rediff.com6 Feb 2026

Named after Yuvraj, Canada's Samra keen to emulate his idol in T20 WC

6 Longest Place Names On Earth!

6 Longest Place Names On Earth!

Rediff.com12 Jan 2026

Places where names never end...

Mira Nair named in an email in newly-released Epstein files

Mira Nair named in an email in newly-released Epstein files

Rediff.com31 Jan 2026

Indian filmmaker Mira Nair attended a party at Ghislaine Maxwell's townhouse, according to newly released Epstein files. The files also mention Bill Clinton and Jeff Bezos were in attendance.

West Indies name strong squad for T20 World Cup

West Indies name strong squad for T20 World Cup

Rediff.com26 Jan 2026

Hope to lead West Indies in T20 World Cup; Sampson, Joseph included

10 Countries With Names History Forgot

10 Countries With Names History Forgot

Rediff.com26 Dec 2025

The new names vs old names of various nations.

Rashmika Mandanna-Vijay Deverakonda Confirm 'The Wedding of VIROSH'

Rashmika Mandanna-Vijay Deverakonda Confirm 'The Wedding of VIROSH'

Rediff.com17 hours ago

Rashmika Mandanna and Vijay Deverakonda are all set to marry on February 26 in Udaipur.

No major changes as Pakistan name squad for Aus T20 series

No major changes as Pakistan name squad for Aus T20 series

Rediff.com23 Jan 2026

Shaheen Shah Afridi returns from injury and Babar Azam is recalled as Pakistan name their T20 squad for the home series against Australia in Lahore.

Fire-hit Goa nightclub ran under multiple names since 1999: Sawant

Fire-hit Goa nightclub ran under multiple names since 1999: Sawant

Rediff.com16 Jan 2026

The chief minister fielded a volley of questions from the Opposition benches regarding the fire that broke out at Birch by Romeo Lane, a nightclub at Arpora village in North Goa that claimed 25 lives last month.

Pamela Conti named new head coach of Indian U-17 women's team

Pamela Conti named new head coach of Indian U-17 women's team

Rediff.com25 Jan 2026

Former Italy international Pamela Conti was on Sunday named head coach of the Indian women's U-17 team to take charge of the country's AFC Asian Cup campaign later this year, second such appointment of a national side this month made by the All India Football Federation (AIFF).

Khemchand Singh to be new Manipur CM, Kuki MLA named his deputy

Khemchand Singh to be new Manipur CM, Kuki MLA named his deputy

Rediff.com3 Feb 2026

Y Khemchand Singh has been elected as the leader of the BJP legislature party in Manipur, setting the stage for a new government in the state. The election took place at a BJP legislature party meeting, with endorsement from NDA constituents expected.

Dog name 'Ram': Chhattisgarh teacher suspended over question paper row

Dog name 'Ram': Chhattisgarh teacher suspended over question paper row

Rediff.com11 Jan 2026

The headmistress of a government school in Chhattisgarh has been suspended after a question in a Class IV English question paper allegedly set by her triggered allegations of hurting religious sentiments, officials said on Sunday.

Chiranjeevi Undergoes Shoulder Surgery; 'Recovering Well'

Chiranjeevi Undergoes Shoulder Surgery; 'Recovering Well'

Rediff.com6 days ago

Chiranjeevi updates that he is 'recovering well and already getting back to my routine'.

Row after 'Ram' appears as dog's name option in school exam

Row after 'Ram' appears as dog's name option in school exam

Rediff.com8 Jan 2026

The question, in the half-yearly exam held on Wednesday, asked Class IV students to identify the name of 'Mona's dog' with options being 'Bala', 'Sheru', 'No One' and 'Ram'.

AFC Women's Asian Cup squad: Mix of youth and experience

AFC Women's Asian Cup squad: Mix of youth and experience

Rediff.com2 days ago

India name six uncapped players in 26-member squad for AFC Women's Asian Cup in Australia, targeting quarterfinals and World Cup qualification.

'Mix of youth and experience': Hockey India names 24-member squad for FIH Pro League

'Mix of youth and experience': Hockey India names 24-member squad for FIH Pro League

Rediff.com5 Feb 2026

The Indian squad features a blend of experienced players and young talent across departments as the team looks to make a strong start to its Pro League campaign on home soil.

Bill Gates skips AI Impact Summit keynote amid Epstein files row

Bill Gates skips AI Impact Summit keynote amid Epstein files row

Rediff.com4 days ago

The organisation further clarified that it will be represented by Ankur Vora, President of Africa and India Offices, who 'will speak later today at the Summit'.

UP draft voter list published, 2.89 cr names dropped after revision

UP draft voter list published, 2.89 cr names dropped after revision

Rediff.com6 Jan 2026

The draft electoral roll for Uttar Pradesh was published after a special intensive revision exercise, with 12.55 crore voters retained out of 15.44 crore listed earlier. Around 2.89 crore voters were excluded due to deaths, migration, or multiple registrations.

Shreyas Iyer named Mumbai captain for Vijay Hazare

Shreyas Iyer named Mumbai captain for Vijay Hazare

Rediff.com5 Jan 2026

If Iyer is cleared for international duty, Mumbai will need to appoint a new captain for the Vijay Hazare Trophy knockouts, which begin on January 12.

Mhatre, not Sooryavanshi, named U-19 WC captain

Mhatre, not Sooryavanshi, named U-19 WC captain

Rediff.com27 Dec 2025

Ayush Mhatre was on Saturday named captain of the 15-member Indian side for the U-19 World Cup to be held in Zimbabwe and Namibia from January 15 to February 6 next year.

Asha Sharma Takes Charge Of Xbox

Asha Sharma Takes Charge Of Xbox

Rediff.com17 hours ago

Microsoft on Friday named Indian-origin Asha Sharma Executive Vice President and CEO of Microsoft Gaming, handing her control of the Xbox business.

'Is It True Our Daughters Are Being Forcefully Fed Beef?'

'Is It True Our Daughters Are Being Forcefully Fed Beef?'

Rediff.com17 hours ago

'The real #KeralaStory is how pork, beef and fish coexist with vegetarian sadya and all of them live in harmony.'

Shirtless protest at AI Summit: Another Youth Cong worker held, total arrests 5

Shirtless protest at AI Summit: Another Youth Cong worker held, total arrests 5

Rediff.com19 hours ago

Delhi Police made a fifth arrest in the AI Impact Summit shirtless protest case, as investigations continue into the political demonstration against the government and the India-US trade deal.

'Hallmark of Indianness': PM Modi hails Indian-origin stars in T20 World Cup

'Hallmark of Indianness': PM Modi hails Indian-origin stars in T20 World Cup

Rediff.com1 days ago

Prime Minister Narendra Modi acknowledged the significant contributions of Indian-origin players to various sports teams worldwide, emphasising their connection to their roots and their impact on their adopted countries.

'Can I Escape Capital Gain Tax, If...?'

'Can I Escape Capital Gain Tax, If...?'

Rediff.com6 days ago

Ask rediffGURU and tax expert Mihir Tanna your income tax-related questions.

Is Bill Gates attending AI Impact Summit at New Delhi?

Is Bill Gates attending AI Impact Summit at New Delhi?

Rediff.com6 days ago

Confusion prevailed on Tuesday over Microsoft co-founder Bill Gates attending the high-profile AI Impact Summit with government sources saying he will not attend the meeting while a spokesperson of his foundation contradicted, saying he is. Gates featured among the tech moguls, industry leaders, policymakers, founders, and technologists listed as speakers on the official website of the AI Impact Summit, underway in the national capital from February 16-20.

James Milner scripts Premier League history

James Milner scripts Premier League history

Rediff.com2 days ago

James Milner sets a new Premier League record with his 654th appearance as Brighton beat Brentford 2-0, surpassing Gareth Barry's mark.

Protest against VC turns violent in JNU; student groups trade barbs

Protest against VC turns violent in JNU; student groups trade barbs

Rediff.com11 hours ago

Tensions escalated at Jawaharlal Nehru University (JNU) following a clash between student groups aligned with the Left and Right, each accusing the other of violence during a protest march.