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Long jumper Sreeshankar qualifies for Tokyo Olympics

Long jumper Sreeshankar qualifies for Tokyo Olympics

Rediff.com16 Mar 2021

Murli Sreeshankar qualified for the Tokyo Olympics on Tuesday after bettering his own National record with a leap of 8.26 metres on the second day of the Federation Cup Senior National Athletics Championships, in Patiala.

Olympics Badminton: Chirag-Satwik stun world No 3; Praneeth loses opener

Olympics Badminton: Chirag-Satwik stun world No 3; Praneeth loses opener

Rediff.com24 Jul 2021

The Indian duo ran-up a 7-2 lead early on, before entering the break at 11-7. Satwik and Chirag continued to move ahead and eventually grabbed the opening game.

What YOU Must Watch on OTT

What YOU Must Watch on OTT

Rediff.com20 Apr 2021

The pandemic situation in India has reached a breaking point and the only thing one can do now is stay safe and stay indoors. Here's everything OTT has to offer to keep you distracted this week.

Recipe: Kalakand Cake with jaggery

Recipe: Kalakand Cake with jaggery

Rediff.com14 Nov 2020

Danielle Moniz tells you how to prepare the sweet treat.

Sindhu, Srikanth start well at Thailand Open

Sindhu, Srikanth start well at Thailand Open

Rediff.com19 Jan 2021

P V Sindhu beat world No.12 Busanan 21-17, 21-13 in the women's singles opener, while Kidambi Srikanth demolished Sitthikom Thammasin 21-11, 21-11 in 37 minutes in the men's singles.

All England: Sindhu sent packing by Chochuwong in semis

All England: Sindhu sent packing by Chochuwong in semis

Rediff.com20 Mar 2021

India's P V Sindhu came into the semi-final contest with an overwhelming 4-1 head-to-head lead over Thailand's Chochuwong, but wasn't at her best.

Confirmed! Aus-Ind Boxing Day Test to have 25k fans

Confirmed! Aus-Ind Boxing Day Test to have 25k fans

Rediff.com28 Oct 2020

Victoria state sports minister Martin Pakula said the government would develop a plan with Cricket Australia and the MCG to allow the famed 100,000-seat stadium to be at one-quarter capacity for the Test starting on Dec. 26.

Prannoy fights through pain to upset Christie in Thailand Open

Prannoy fights through pain to upset Christie in Thailand Open

Rediff.com20 Jan 2021

The 28-year-old from Kerala had spent two weeks stressing over his physical and mental health after contracting COVID-19 last November.

PIX: Virat Kohli is first owner of Audi Q8

PIX: Virat Kohli is first owner of Audi Q8

Rediff.com16 Jan 2020

Virat Kohli happens to be an avid motoring enthusiast and a quite a fan of Audi cars.

'India were totally outclassed in the 2nd innings'

'India were totally outclassed in the 2nd innings'

Rediff.com20 Dec 2020

'Very disappointed with the result. We all expect the Indian team to play better cricket #INDvAUS.'

Indian-origin billionaire bros to pick stake in UK supermarket chain Asda

Indian-origin billionaire bros to pick stake in UK supermarket chain Asda

Rediff.com2 Oct 2020

Indian-origin billionaire brothers Mohsin and Zuber Issa are set to acquire a majority stake in the leading UK supermarket chain Asda from its US owner Walmart after a $ 8.8-billion deal was struck as part of a consortium involving private equity firm TDR Capital.

The Rediff News Quiz, 2020

The Rediff News Quiz, 2020

Rediff.com28 Dec 2020

Take our quiz to find out just how much of a news wiz you are.

EPFO to pay 8.5% interest for FY20 in two instalments

EPFO to pay 8.5% interest for FY20 in two instalments

Rediff.com10 Sep 2020

The remaining 0.35 per cent will be credited in December this year, if the EPFO is able to redeem its equity investments.

Company Watch: Emami, Shriram Transport, Lupin

Company Watch: Emami, Shriram Transport, Lupin

Rediff.com8 Feb 2021

Check out some of the stocks that will react on the basis of their numbers in the near term.

3,282 lives and counting... Coronavirus death toll across the globe

3,282 lives and counting... Coronavirus death toll across the globe

Rediff.com6 Mar 2020

The number of people, who were diagnosed with COVID-19, has reached 95,333, including 80,565 people in China

Will you pay Rs 3 lakh for this Sony OLED TV?

Will you pay Rs 3 lakh for this Sony OLED TV?

Rediff.com19 Oct 2018

With image quality that is top-notch coupled with outstanding audio, the smoothness of the Sony Bravia OLED A8F gives quite a satisfying experience, says Aparna Banerjea

Govt releases Rs 14,103 cr GST compensation to states, more soon

Govt releases Rs 14,103 cr GST compensation to states, more soon

Rediff.com8 Apr 2020

GST collections in March slipped below the psychological Rs 1-lakh crore mark for the first time in four months to Rs 97,597 crore as the COVID-19 lockdown that shut most businesses compounded tax collections in an already sluggish economy.

Lakshya clinches maiden BWF World Tour title

Lakshya clinches maiden BWF World Tour title

Rediff.com13 Oct 2019

Sen rallied from a game deficit to defeat Yusuke Onodera of Japan

Why Wistron vandalism is bad for India

Why Wistron vandalism is bad for India

Rediff.com18 Dec 2020

'The workers's dance of wilful destruction has the potential to kill all investments planned in India by any foreign entity,' argues Dr Sudhir Bisht.

Sensational Lakshya Sen wins SaarLorlux Open

Sensational Lakshya Sen wins SaarLorlux Open

Rediff.com3 Nov 2019

India's Lakshya Sen won his second successive BWF World Tour Super 100 title with a thrilling victory over China's Weng Hong Yang in the final of the SaarLorLux Open, in Saarbrucken, Germany, on Sunday.

25 years of telecom in India: Who won, who lost

25 years of telecom in India: Who won, who lost

Rediff.com14 Aug 2020

While smart boys like the Ruias of Essar, Ajay Piramal, Max India promoter Analjit Singh laughed all the way to the bank, the Tatas, Anil Ambani, Malaysian tycoon T Ananda Krishna of Maxis (which invested in Aircel), Sistema, and Norway's Telenor burnt their fingers, notes Surajeet Das Gupta.

Here are the cars that will drive into 2019

Here are the cars that will drive into 2019

Rediff.com14 Jan 2019

From Audi A8 to Honda Civic, here's what the auto industry has lined up in 2019.

Worlds: Sindhu, Praneeth in quarters; Kidambi, Prannoy exit

Worlds: Sindhu, Praneeth in quarters; Kidambi, Prannoy exit

Rediff.com23 Aug 2019

Two-time silver medallist P V Sindhu produced yet another commanding performance as she demolished Beiwen Zhang of United States in straight games to advance to the quarter-finals of the BWF Badminton World Championships.

Ashu, Aditya win Greco-Roman bronze in Asian Wrestling

Ashu, Aditya win Greco-Roman bronze in Asian Wrestling

Rediff.com19 Feb 2020

Ashu beat Syria's Abdulkarim Mohammad Al-Hasan 8-1 while Kundu defeated Nao Kusaka of Japan 8-0 inside 90 seconds in a lop-sided 72kg bronze medal bout.

World Tour Finals: Sindhu beaten by Yamaguchi in opener

World Tour Finals: Sindhu beaten by Yamaguchi in opener

Rediff.com11 Dec 2019

India's P V Sindhu squandered an 11-6 lead in the second game before going down 18-21, 21-18, 21-8 in 68 minutes to former world number one Akane Yamaguchi.

GST collection slips below Rs 1 lakh cr mark in March

GST collection slips below Rs 1 lakh cr mark in March

Rediff.com1 Apr 2020

GST collections in March slipped below the psychological Rs 1 lakh crore-mark for the first time in four months to Rs 97,597 crore as the Covid-19 lockdown that shut most businesses compounded tax collection woes in an already sluggish economy. Goods and Services Tax (GST) mop-up in March recorded a 8.4 per cent decline over March 2019 collection of Rs 1.06 lakh crore. The collections were lower on account of dip in revenues from domestic transactions as well as imports.

Sindhu, Sameer knocked out of Denmark Open

Sindhu, Sameer knocked out of Denmark Open

Rediff.com17 Oct 2019

Sindhu yet again struggled to buck the trend of early exits

Malaysia Masters: Saina tames Okuhara to enter semis, Srikanth ousted

Malaysia Masters: Saina tames Okuhara to enter semis, Srikanth ousted

Rediff.com18 Jan 2019

However, Srikanth squandered a one-game advantage to go down 23-21, 16-21, 17-21 to fourth seed Korean Son Wan Ho in the men's singles quarter-finals that lasted an hour and 12 minutes.

Praneeth first Indian male shuttler to win World C'ships medal in 36 years

Praneeth first Indian male shuttler to win World C'ships medal in 36 years

Rediff.com23 Aug 2019

B Sai Praneeth became the first Indian male shuttler in 36 years to secure a medal in the BWF World Championships after a straight-game victory over Indonesia's Jonatan Christie.

Indian couple with minor children arrested in Israel

Indian couple with minor children arrested in Israel

Rediff.com7 Nov 2019

Sources at the Indian mission said that the family was taken to the hospital for medical check up and then presented in a court for hearing.

Hong Kong Open: Sindhu, Prannoy win; Saina, Sameer bow out

Hong Kong Open: Sindhu, Prannoy win; Saina, Sameer bow out

Rediff.com13 Nov 2019

Nehwal has had a troubled run in this year as she has now faced exits from a tournament in the first round five times.

Remains of the day as India exits lockdown

Remains of the day as India exits lockdown

Rediff.com19 May 2020

'This is a critical story that Modi seems to grasp far better -- almost instinctively -- in comparison with most of his predecessors as prime ministers,' notes M K Bhadrakumar.

Sindhu loses to Okuhara in All England Championship

Sindhu loses to Okuhara in All England Championship

Rediff.com13 Mar 2020

World champion P V Sindhu was on Friday ousted from the All England Championship after being outplayed by a determined Nozomi Okuhara of Japan, who rallied her way to a thrilling three-game win in the quarter-final of the women's singles in Birmingham. Sindhu's defeat ended India's campaign at the Super 1000 tournament.

Manu strikes gold; Deepak claims bronze at Asian Championship

Manu strikes gold; Deepak claims bronze at Asian Championship

Rediff.com5 Nov 2019

Manu Bhaker claimed the gold medal in the women's 10am air pistol, while birthday boy Deepak Kumar gifted himself a bronze medal in men's 10m air rifle at the 14th Asian Championship.

Post-Budget blues: Investors lost Rs 1.33 trillion

Post-Budget blues: Investors lost Rs 1.33 trillion

Rediff.com6 Aug 2019

This amount does not include losses suffered indirectly through investment in mutual funds (MFs) and insurance companies.

Sourabh wins Vietnam Open Super 100 title

Sourabh wins Vietnam Open Super 100 title

Rediff.com15 Sep 2019

Sourabh recovered from a mid-game slump to beat Sun 21-12, 17-21, 21-14 in the summit clash

Will Indian athletes live up to expectations?

Will Indian athletes live up to expectations?

Rediff.com26 Sep 2019

It is difficult to predict who among the Indians will reach the final

#GadgetWatch: Is the Honor View20 worth Rs 37,000?

#GadgetWatch: Is the Honor View20 worth Rs 37,000?

Rediff.com8 Feb 2019

Ashish Narsale/Rediff.com finds out.

MHA refuses to give reasons behind snooping order

MHA refuses to give reasons behind snooping order

Rediff.com3 Feb 2019

The ministry has said the information is classified as 'top secret' and it cannot be disclosed.

Mukhtar Ansari let off in 2005 murder case of BJP MLA

Mukhtar Ansari let off in 2005 murder case of BJP MLA

Rediff.com3 Jul 2019

The court said had the prosecution witnesses not turned hostile, the outcome of the trial would have been different.